1-Isobutyl-2-Methylimidazole: A Versatile Building Block in Biomedical Material Synthesis Abstract: 1-Isobutyl-2-methylimidazole (IBMI) is a heterocyclic compound possessing a unique combination of properties, including a protonatable nitrogen atom, steric hindrance around the nitrogen, and hydrophobicity imparted by the isobutyl substituent. These characteristics make IBMI a valuable building block in the synthesis of a wide range of...