Description

3-Chloromethyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block of significant importance in modern organic synthesis. This compound is a key intermediate for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced materials. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system (CNS) and possessing antimicrobial or antiviral properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its bioactive imidazopyridine core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating novel organic ligands, catalysts, and functional polymers with specific electronic or photophysical properties.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs in academic institutions and contract research organizations (CROs) exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloromethyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine
CAS No.	113855-44-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClN2
Molecular Weight	166.61 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Chloromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 3-(Chloromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-methyl chloride; (Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl)methyl chloride; 3-Chloromethylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 113855-44-0; 3-(Chloromethyl)-1H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Chloromethyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including purity by HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment to guarantee reproducible results and supply chain reliability for your critical projects.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.