Description

4-(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value heterocyclic aromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This versatile intermediate is prized for its unique molecular architecture, combining a benzoic acid moiety with an imidazole ring, enabling precise chemical modifications. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical developers for the creation of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or a functionalized linker for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and functional coatings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the research and development of new crop protection agents.
• Bioconjugation: The carboxylic acid group allows for coupling reactions, useful in creating probes or modified biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	13569-97-6
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	188.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)benzoic acid; 4-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)benzoic Acid; 4-(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)Benzoic Acid; 4-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)benzoic acid; 4-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)benzoic acid; 4-Imidazol-4-ylbenzoic acid; 4-(4-Imidazolyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

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). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.