Description

Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid, 6-Methyl- is a high-value heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating new molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides that require specific heterocyclic frameworks.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for nitrogen-containing ligands used in catalytic systems for organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as those for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for designing and synthesizing molecular probes to study biological processes and enzyme functions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid, 6-Methyl-
CAS No.	1019021-64-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 6-Methyl-3-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-Methyl-1H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 6-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, 6-methyl-; 1019021-64-7; 6-Methyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid, 6-Methyl- is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and synthesis applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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