Description

Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-8-Carbonitrile is a high-value, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical scaffold for synthesizing potential drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as OLED emitters and charge-transport molecules.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: Utilized as a precursor for creating novel nitrogen-donor ligands in transition metal catalysis.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A key starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-8-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	136117-70-9
Molecular Formula	C8H5N3
Molecular Weight	143.15 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Cyanoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-8-carbonitrile; 1H-Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-8-carbonitrile; 136117-70-9; 8-CN-Imidazopyridine; Imidazopyridine-8-carbonitrile; 8-Cyano-1H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
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Quality Control

Our Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-8-Carbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates, and we support customer audits and regulatory documentation requests.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture uptake. Store away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area%)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.