Description

1-Trityl-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized, high-purity organic building block featuring a trityl-protected imidazole carboxylic acid moiety. This compound is critical for synthetic chemists as it provides a versatile and protected intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and life science industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing imidazole-based heterocycles.
• Peptide Mimetics & Drug Discovery: Used in medicinal chemistry for creating peptide analogs and screening libraries to identify new drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry for the preparation of specialized ligands and catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other functional materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting fundamental organic synthesis and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Trityl-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	191103-80-7
Molecular Formula	C23H18N2O2
Molecular Weight	354.41 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Triphenylmethyl)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Carboxy-1-tritylimidazole; 1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid; 1H-Imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 1-(triphenylmethyl)-; Trityl-protected imidazole-4-carboxylic acid; 1-Trt-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid; 1-Tritylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Trityl-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.