Description

2-Oxo-1-Imidazolidinecarbonyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive chemical intermediate, primarily valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Its core value proposition lies in enabling the efficient introduction of the 2-oxoimidazolidine moiety, a crucial structural feature in many biologically active compounds. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing hydantoin or imidazolidinone cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific heterocyclic structures.
• Peptide Mimetics & Drug Discovery: Serves as a precursor for creating constrained peptide analogs and novel small molecule libraries in medicinal chemistry research.
• Specialty Polymer Modifiers: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or cross-linking agents designed to impart specific thermal or chemical resistance properties to polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on new heterocyclic chemistry and methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxo-1-Imidazolidinecarbonyl Chloride
CAS No.	13214-53-4
Molecular Formula	C4H5ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	148.55 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Imidazolidinecarbonyl chloride, 2-oxo-; 2-Oxoimidazolidine-1-carbonyl chloride; Hydantoin-1-carbonyl chloride; 1-(Chlorocarbonyl)imidazolidin-2-one; N-Carboxyhydantoin chloride; Hydantoic acid chloride; 2,5-Dioxoimidazolidine-1-carbonyl chloride (common misnomer); Glycolylurea carbonyl chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Oxo-1-Imidazolidinecarbonyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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