Description

2-(1H-Tetraazol-5-Yl)Benzoic Acid is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring a benzoic acid moiety fused with a tetrazole ring, a structure that imparts significant chemical versatility. This compound matters as a key pharmaceutical intermediate and building block in medicinal chemistry, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and ligands. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of sartans (angiotensin II receptor blockers) and other drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing novel herbicides and pesticides with enhanced activity.
• Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a versatile ligand for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts due to its multiple coordination sites.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of energetic materials and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Biology: Acts as a bioisostere for carboxylic acids in drug design to improve metabolic stability and binding affinity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploratory synthesis and process development in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(1H-Tetraazol-5-Yl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	13947-58-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6N4O2
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(2-Carboxyphenyl)-1H-tetrazole; 2-(1H-Tetrazol-5-yl)benzoic Acid; 2-(2H-Tetrazol-5-yl)benzoic Acid; 2-Carboxy-1H-tetrazole; Benzoic acid, 2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-; 5-(o-Carboxyphenyl)tetrazole; Tetrazole-5-benzoic Acid; 2-(Tetrazol-5-yl)benzoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-(1H-Tetraazol-5-Yl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request. We can supply material compliant with various pharmacopeial and customer-specific standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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