Imidazole

Imidazole is a five-membered aromatic ring that contains two non-adjacent nitrogen atoms. It is a highly polar, water-soluble solid that is amphoteric, meaning it can act as both an acid and a base. This unique property is central to its biological function. The imidazole ring is famously the side chain of the amino acid histidine, where it plays a crucial role in the active sites of many enzymes by acting as a proton donor or acceptor. It is also a core component of histamine, an important inflammatory mediator, and is found in many widely used drugs, including antifungal agents like ketoconazole and antibiotics like metronidazole. Explore searchable catalogue of hundreds of molecules, including details on how models were generated. NotesIf you happen to break something, use superglue to fix it. It will make the broken part even stronger.I decided to go with the ball-and-stick type, as it is easiest to color, is rigid, and looks awesome.The model represents the major resonance contrib