Description

1-(Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-2-Yl)-1H-Imidazole CAS NO 161014-15-9 is a versatile heterocyclic building block and protecting group reagent, primarily used as a precursor in sophisticated organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a masked imidazole moiety, facilitating complex multi-step reactions in the development of pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing imidazole or related heterocyclic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organocatalyst & Ligand Precursor: Serves as a precursor for nitrogen-containing ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials, such as polyimides or conductive polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in medicinal and process chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-2-Yl)-1H-Imidazole
CAS No.	161014-15-9
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O
Molecular Weight	152.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Oxan-2-yl)-1H-imidazole; 1H-Imidazole, 1-(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-; 1-THP-Imidazole; 1-(Tetrahydropyran-2-yl)imidazole; N-THP-Imidazole; THP-Imidazole; 1-(Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)-1H-imidazole; 1-(Oxan-2-yl)imidazole
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Tetrahydro-2H-Pyran-2-Yl)-1H-Imidazole is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.