Description

Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde, 5-Methyl- (9Ci) is a high-value heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound is critical for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and advanced organic materials due to its versatile aldehyde functionality fused to an imidazopyridine core. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules targeting neurological disorders, inflammation, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science & Organic Electronics: Serves as a building block for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), dyes, and conductive polymers due to its electron-rich aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology & Probe Development: Employed in the design of fluorescent probes, enzyme inhibitors, and molecular tags for diagnostic and research applications.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological development, library synthesis, and exploring new chemical spaces in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts, utilizing its nitrogen donor atoms and aldehyde group for further functionalization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde, 5-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	178488-37-4
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxaldehyde; 5-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde; 3-Formyl-5-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 5-Methyl-3-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 5-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxaldehyde (9CI); 178488-37-4; 5-Methyl-1H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde, 5-Methyl- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of GMP and ISO standards for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Any single impurity	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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