Description

Sodium 1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic salt derivative of imidazole, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive carboxylate moiety on a heterocyclic scaffold, enabling the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for medicinal chemists and process development scientists engaged in creating novel active ingredients, particularly in the areas of enzyme inhibition and receptor modulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors and other specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental reagent for constructing imidazole-based molecular libraries in drug discovery and material science.
• Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a chelating agent or anionic ligand in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1007011-49-5
Molecular Formula	C6H7N2NaO2
Molecular Weight	162.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxylic acid sodium salt; Sodium 1-ethylimidazole-2-carboxylate; 2-Carboxy-1-ethylimidazole sodium salt; 1-Ethyl-2-imidazolecarboxylic acid sodium salt; SEIC; 1-Ethyl-1H-imidazol-2-ylcarboxylic acid sodium derivative; 1007011-49-5 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and production use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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