Description

1,3-Dimethyl-Benzo[4,5]Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, complex heterocyclic carboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its fused polycyclic structure, which serves as a critical scaffold for developing novel compounds with targeted biological and material properties. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders or as kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to construct complex molecules for developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED displays and lighting due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: The carboxylic acid and nitrogen-containing heterocycle make it a versatile starting point for synthesizing chelating ligands for catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye & Pigment Chemistry: Utilized as a core structure in the development of advanced dyes, pigments, and fluorescent markers.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and discovery chemistry in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dimethyl-Benzo[4,5]Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	10326-57-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	240.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dimethyl-4-carboxybenzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 4-Carboxy-1,3-dimethylbenzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 1,3-Dimethylbenzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-4-carboxylic acid; Benzo[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-4-carboxylic acid, 1,3-dimethyl-; 10326-57-5; 1,3-Dimethyl-Benzo[4,5]Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-4-Carboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dimethyl-Benzo[4,5]Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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