2-isopropylimidazole: a versatile intermediate in fine chemical synthesis abstract: 2-isopropylimidazole (2-ipi) is a heterocyclic compound belonging to the imidazole family, characterized by the presence of an isopropyl group at the 2-position of the imidazole ring. this structural feature imparts unique chemical properties to 2-ipi, rendering it a valuable building block in the synthesis of diverse...