Description

1-Methyl-1H-Imidazo[4.5-C]Pyridine-6-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic carboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting various enzyme families.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for constructing complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and protein functions.
• Material Science Research: A building block for organic electronic materials, such as those used in OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CROs and CDMOs for client-specific synthesis projects requiring this precise heterocyclic scaffold.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-1H-Imidazo[4.5-C]Pyridine-6-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1234014-36-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7N3O2
Molecular Weight	189.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid; 6-Carboxy-1-methylimidazo[4,5-c]pyridine; 1-Methylimidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid; 1234014-36-8; AI3-71497; ZINC000103259537; AKOS040759186; 1-Methyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-1H-Imidazo[4.5-C]Pyridine-6-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

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

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)	≤ 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.