Description

(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)Methanamine is a versatile heterocyclic amine building block, essential for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Its imidazole core with a primary amine functional group makes it a critical intermediate for creating compounds with specific biological and chemical activities. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in drug discovery and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: The primary amine group is utilized for attaching fluorescent probes, affinity tags, or other functional groups to biomolecules and polymers.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, coordination polymers (MOFs), and functional organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Integral for designing and synthesizing small-molecule probes to study enzyme function and cellular pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)Methanamine
CAS No.	13400-46-9
Molecular Formula	C4H7N3
Molecular Weight	97.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Aminomethyl)imidazole; 4-Imidazolemethanamine; 1H-Imidazole-4-methanamine; 4-Aminomethylimidazole; (4-Imidazolyl)methylamine; 4-Imidazolylmethylamine; 4-(Aminomethyl)-1H-imidazole
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Quality Control

Our (1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)Methanamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent chemical identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.