Description

4-(1H-Imidazol-1-Ylmethyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative featuring an imidazole functional group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in synthetic chemistry. This compound is particularly significant for its role as a key intermediate in the development of advanced pharmaceutical agents and specialty chemicals. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, antifungal agents, and enzyme inhibitors.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), leveraging the coordinating ability of the imidazole nitrogen.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers, dendrimers, and advanced organic materials where the aldehyde group enables further cross-linking or functionalization.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and inhibitors for studying biological pathways and protein functions.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1H-Imidazol-1-Ylmethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	102432-03-1
Molecular Formula	C11H10N2O
Molecular Weight	186.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzaldehyde; 1-[(4-Formylphenyl)methyl]-1H-imidazole; 4-(1H-Imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde; 4-Imidazol-1-ylmethyl-benzaldehyde; p-(Imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzaldehyde; 4-Formylbenzylimidazole; 4-(Imidazolylmethyl)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(1H-Imidazol-1-Ylmethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

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