Description

4-(2-Methyl-Imidazol-1-Ylmethyl)-Benzoic Acid is a specialized benzoic acid derivative featuring an imidazole moiety, serving as a valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is crucial for researchers and manufacturers requiring a high-purity building block to construct complex molecules with specific biological or material properties. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the research and development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design of molecular probes for studying biological pathways.
• Advanced Material Development: Potential monomer or additive in the synthesis of specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Methyl-Imidazol-1-Ylmethyl)-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	192637-18-6
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	216.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(2-Methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]benzoic acid; 1-[(4-Carboxyphenyl)methyl]-2-methylimidazole; Benzoic acid, 4-[(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]-; 4-(2-Methylimidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzoic acid; 4-(2-Methyl-1-imidazolylmethyl)benzoic acid; 192637-18-6; 4-(2-Methylimidazol-1-ylmethyl)benzoate (ionic form)
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(2-Methyl-Imidazol-1-Ylmethyl)-Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.