Description

2-[4,5-Dihydro-4-Methyl-4-(1-Methylethyl)-5-Oxo-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl]-5-Ethyl-3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid Ammonium Salt is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and agrochemical building block. This compound is valued for its role as a key precursor in the synthesis of modern, potent active ingredients. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel therapeutic agents and crop protection solutions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Manufacturing: Employed in the production scale-up of specific APIs that incorporate its unique imidazolinone-pyridine core.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the synthesis of other specialty fine chemicals and complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[4,5-Dihydro-4-Methyl-4-(1-Methylethyl)-5-Oxo-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl]-5-Ethyl-3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid Ammonium Salt
CAS No.	101917-66-2
Molecular Formula	C15H22N4O3 • NH3 (or C15H25N5O3)
Molecular Weight	323.40 g/mol (for C15H25N5O3)
Synonyms	Ammonium 2-(4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-5-ethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylate; Imazethapyr Ammonium Salt; AC 263,499 Ammonium Salt; 5-Ethyl-2-(4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl)nicotinic Acid Ammonium Salt; (±)-2-[4,5-Dihydro-4-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-1H-imidazol-2-yl]-5-ethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic Acid Ammonium Salt; Imazethapyr acid ammonium salt
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Quality Control

Our 2-[4,5-Dihydro-4-Methyl-4-(1-Methylethyl)-5-Oxo-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl]-5-Ethyl-3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid Ammonium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%; Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%

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