Description

4-(1H-Imidazol-5-Yl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block featuring a fused imidazole heterocycle, offering versatile reactivity for advanced synthesis. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers developing novel pharmaceuticals and specialty organic materials. It is particularly valuable for medicinal chemists in the discovery of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and for material scientists creating functional polymers and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create complex chelating agents and ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for conjugated molecules used in OLEDs, sensors, and other optoelectronic devices.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: The aldehyde group enables site-specific labeling and crosslinking of biomolecules like proteins and peptides.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A versatile reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1H-Imidazol-5-Yl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	149169-88-0
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde; 4-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde; 4-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde; 4-(Imidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde; 5-(4-Formylphenyl)-1H-imidazole; 4-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde (CAS 149169-88-0); 4-(Imidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde; 4-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(1H-Imidazol-5-Yl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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 sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage of opened containers. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.