Description

1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxamide is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fine chemicals. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing imidazole cores, such as kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require the imidazole pharmacophore.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis, including N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, ionic liquids, and polymers where the imidazole moiety imparts specific electronic or chemical properties.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a scaffold or intermediate in the design and synthesis of enzyme inhibitors, probes, and other biochemical tools for life science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxamide
CAS No.	129993-47-1
Molecular Formula	C5H7N3O
Molecular Weight	125.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methylimidazole-4-carboxamide; 4-Carbamoyl-1-methylimidazole; 1-Methyl-4-imidazolecarboxamide; 1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid amide; N-Methyl-4-carbamoylimidazole; 4-(Aminocarbonyl)-1-methyl-1H-imidazole
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.