Description

5-Ethyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized imidazole scaffold, which serves as a critical precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with targeted biological or material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting enzymes and receptors where the imidazole moiety is pharmacologically relevant.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands and other coordination complexes used in catalysis and material science.
• Fine Chemical and Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, including ionic liquids, polymers, and dyes.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a building block for probes, inhibitors, and other tools in medicinal chemistry and biochemical assay development.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ethyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1171124-84-7
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	140.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Ethyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-5-ethylimidazole; 5-Ethyl-2-imidazolecarboxylic acid; 1H-Imidazole-2-carboxylic acid, 5-ethyl-; 5-Ethylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Imidazolecarboxylic acid, 5-ethyl-
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Quality Control

Our 5-Ethyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

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