Description and features
Vicura MC-31 (2-phenyl-2-imidazoline) is an off-white powder with the chemical formula C₉H₁₀N₂. It can be used as a crosslinker for highly reactive epoxy powder coatings. Additionally, it acts as an accelerator for dicyandiamide, epoxy/polyester hybrids, and epoxy-phenolic powder coatings.
2-phenyl2-imidazoline is also known as 2-Phenyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole and 4,5-Dihydro-2-phenyl-1H-imidazole.
Availability
Europe and United States: Provided Vicura MC-31 is in stock in our local warehouses our lead time is about one week if delivered in 25 KG fiber drums.
We can also serve Canada, South America, South Africa, and other markets. Please contact our sales department for more details.
This substance (CAS: 936-49-2) has been pre-registered under REACH (EC) 1907/2006. FULL REACH registration will be completed in the course of 2020.
Product Identification
| CAS number | 936-49-2 |
| EC number | 213-313-4 |
| HS code | 2933 2990 90 |
Specification
| Appearance | Off- white powder |
| Assay | ≥98.00 % |
| Melting range | 98 – 102 °C |
Application
In epoxy system, used as low temperature fast hardener may achieve curing rate 130 °C x 20 minutes. In dicyandiamide or hybrid system, use as an accelerator.
Packaging
Available packaging: 25 KG fiber drums.
Special packaging is available on request.
Storage
Store 2-phenyl-2-imidazoline in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area and in line with legal requirements.
MSDS
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available for Vicura MC-31, as well as for all other products supplied by Vesta Chemicals. Furthermore, the MSDS provides detailed safety information to ensure proper handling and usage.
An MSDS outlines the hazards of a product and explains how to handle, use, and store the product safely. Besides it provides important regulatory and emergency response information for the purchased product.
Molecular and structural information
| Molecular formula | C9H10N2 |
| Molecular weight | 146.19 g/mol |
| Smiles notation | C1CN=C(N1)C2=CC=CC=C2 |
| InChi key | BKCCAYLNRIRKDJ-KZFATGLACK |
| Structural formula: |  |
Physicochemical information
| Bulk density | 450 kg/m3 @ 20 ºC |
| Flash point | 151 ºC @ 1 atm |
| Melting point | >98 – < 102 ºC at 1 atm |
| Partition coefficient (log Pow) | 2.45 @ 25 ºC |
| Solubility in water | 11 g/l @ 20 ºC / PH 11.3 |
| Vapor pressure (MGM) | 0.001 hPa @ 20 ºC |