Description

1-Benzyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, specifically an imidazole derivative functionalized with a benzyl group and an aldehyde moiety. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering a reactive site for further chemical transformations. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzymes and receptors where the imidazole scaffold is pharmacologically active.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: Supplied for contract research organizations (CROs) and chemical companies engaged in custom synthesis projects from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	10045-65-5
Molecular Formula	C11H10N2O
Molecular Weight	186.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Benzyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-1-benzylimidazole; 1-Benzylimidazole-2-carbaldehyde; N-Benzylimidazole-2-carboxaldehyde; 1-Benzyl-2-formylimidazole; 2-Carbaldehyde-1-benzylimidazole; (1-Benzyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methanol, oxidation product; 1H-Imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde, 1-benzyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Benzyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carbaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements of your synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.