Description

4-Ethyl-2-Phenyl-1H-Imidazole is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the imidazole class, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both phenyl and ethyl substituents, provides a valuable scaffold for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive heterocyclic core.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Acts as a ligand for metal complexes, useful in catalytic processes and the creation of functional materials.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for conjugated systems in the research of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Investigated for use in formulating high-performance corrosion inhibitors for industrial applications.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or probe in biochemical studies related to enzyme inhibition and receptor binding.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethyl-2-Phenyl-1H-Imidazole
CAS No.	10045-56-4
Molecular Formula	C11H12N2
Molecular Weight	172.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenyl-4-ethylimidazole; 4-Ethyl-2-phenylimidazole; 1H-Imidazole, 4-ethyl-2-phenyl-; NSC 406913; 4-Ethyl-2-phenyl-1H-imidazole; 2-Phenyl-4-ethyl-1H-imidazole; 4-Ethyl-2-phenylglyoxaline
EINECS	233-135-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Ethyl-2-Phenyl-1H-Imidazole is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	145 - 150 °C
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.