Description

Ethyl Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-5-Carboxylate is a high-value heterocyclic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial interest. Its core value lies in its fused bicyclic structure, which serves as a privileged scaffold in medicinal chemistry for the development of novel therapeutic agents. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to synthesize complex molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting various disease pathways.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a core scaffold for constructing compound libraries in drug discovery programs, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic bioactivity.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the creation of molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological mechanisms.
• Material Science: Potential building block for organic electronic materials due to its conjugated π-system.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-5-Carboxylate
CAS No.	177485-39-1
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylate; 5-Carbethoxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 1H-Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylate; 5-(Ethoxycarbonyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; AI3-53100; SCHEMBL11827627; ZINC000003869726
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-5-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for research and scale-up activities.

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 away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere protection to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.