Description

Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine, 7-Methoxy-2-Methyl- is a high-value heterocyclic organic compound characterized by its fused imidazole and pyridine ring system with specific methoxy and methyl substituents. This molecular architecture makes it a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in medicinal chemistry research. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology therapeutics.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a privileged scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and high-throughput screening in drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides due to its bioactive heterocyclic core.
• Material Science: Investigated as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine, 7-Methoxy-2-Methyl-
CAS No.	1204527-87-6
Molecular Formula	C9H10N2O
Molecular Weight	162.19 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methoxy-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 2-Methyl-7-methoxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, 7-methoxy-2-methyl-; 7-Methoxy-2-methyl-[1,2-a]imidazopyridine; 1204527-87-6; AI3-72966
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Quality Control

Our Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine, 7-Methoxy-2-Methyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and scale-up. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
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.