Description

5-Methyl-2-Pyridin-3-Yl-3H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-value heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring fused pyridine and imidazole rings, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex bioactive molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential kinase inhibitors, receptor antagonists, and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its heterocyclic core.
• Chemical Synthesis Scaffold: Serves as a versatile precursor for further functionalization to create libraries of compounds for high-throughput screening.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a potential ligand or component in the development of advanced organic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Institutional R&D: Utilized in universities and research institutes for methodological studies in heterocyclic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-2-Pyridin-3-Yl-3H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	115835-54-6
Molecular Formula	C13H13N3O2
Molecular Weight	243.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 5-Methyl-2-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylate; 3-Pyridinyl-5-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 5-Methyl-2-(3-pyridinyl)-4-imidazolecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 115835-54-6; Ethyl 5-methyl-2-(3-pyridinyl)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylate; 2-(3-Pyridyl)-5-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Methyl-2-Pyridin-3-Yl-3H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive R&D applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.