Description

Diethyl 1-Methylimidazole-4,5-Dicarboxylate is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized imidazole core, which serves as a critical building block for the development of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors and other specialized ligands for catalytic applications.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the creation of ionic liquids, conductive polymers, and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis projects in R&D laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Diethyl 1-Methylimidazole-4,5-Dicarboxylate
CAS No.	1210-92-0
Molecular Formula	C10H14N2O4
Molecular Weight	226.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-4,5-imidazoledicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl 1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate; 1-Methylimidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester; 4,5-Imidazoledicarboxylic Acid, 1-Methyl-, Diethyl Ester; 1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester; Diethyl 1-Methylimidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate; 1210-92-0; 1-Methylimidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate Diethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Diethyl 1-Methylimidazole-4,5-Dicarboxylate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.