Description

3-(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative incorporating an imidazole heterocycle, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in synthetic chemistry. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring a reactive aldehyde group adjacent to a biologically relevant imidazole moiety for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition where the imidazole ring acts as a coordinating or binding group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the biological activity of the imidazole structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create specialized chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and functional organic materials.
• Bioconjugation and Probe Synthesis: The aldehyde group is utilized for site-specific labeling and conjugation in biochemical research and diagnostic assay development.
• Academic and R&D: Fundamental research chemical for exploring new organic reactions and heterocyclic chemistry in university and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	179056-81-6
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3-Formylphenyl)-1H-imidazole; 3-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)benzaldehyde; 3-(4-Imidazolyl)benzaldehyde; 3-Imidazol-4-ylbenzaldehyde; 1H-Imidazole-4-carboxaldehyde, 3-phenyl-; Benzaldehyde, 3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-; 3-(Imidazol-4-yl)benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 3-(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)Benzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area 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 and to minimize exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.