Description

Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-5-Acetic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules, particularly in medicinal chemistry research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in the discovery and optimization of new chemical entities (NCEs) due to its privileged imidazopyridine scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the development of new generation pesticides and herbicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or precursor for organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO laboratories for method development and exploratory synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-5-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	175143-91-6
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-acetic acid; 5-(Carboxymethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-ylacetic acid; 2-(Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-5-yl)acetic acid; Imidazo(1,2-a)pyridine-5-acetic acid; 175143-91-6; SCHEMBL11806279; AKOS015915889
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Quality Control

Our Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-5-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.