Description

3-Imidazol-1-Ylmethyl-Benzoic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an imidazole ring and a benzoic acid moiety, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating compounds with specific biological and chemical functionalities. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• As a key pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Utilized in agrochemical research for the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Serves as a building block in organic synthesis for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks and functionalized aromatic systems.
• Potential use in the development of coordination compounds and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its chelating properties.
• Applied in material science research for creating specialized polymers or coatings with tailored properties.
• Used as a reference standard or analytical reagent in quality control and research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Imidazol-1-Ylmethyl-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	135611-31-3
Molecular Formula	C11H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	202.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Imidazole-1-acetic acid, α-(3-carboxyphenyl)-; 3-[(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)methyl]benzoic acid; 1-(3-Carboxybenzyl)imidazole; Benzoic acid, 3-(1H-imidazol-1-ylmethyl)-; 3-(Imidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzoic acid; α-(m-Carboxyphenyl)-1H-imidazole-1-acetic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Imidazol-1-Ylmethyl-Benzoic Acid is produced 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. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

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