Description

5-Methyl-1H-4-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized heterocyclic carboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it provides a versatile and functionalized core structure for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries that require high-purity chemical intermediates for research and development, such as medicinal chemistry and fine chemical manufacturing, are the primary users of this material.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its functionalized ring system.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other advanced functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable building block for synthetic methodology development and exploratory chemistry in both university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-1H-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1457-59-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid; 5-Methyl-4-pyrazolecarboxylic acid; 1H-Pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid, 5-methyl-; 5-Methylpyrazole-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Carboxy-5-methylpyrazole; 5-Methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 5-Methyl-1H-4-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.