Description

D-B-Imidazolelactic Acid, Monohydrate is a high-purity chiral building block and intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique imidazole-functionalized lactic acid structure makes it a valuable precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. This material is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking to incorporate complex heterocyclic motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Biochemical Research: Used in the study of metabolic pathways and as a precursor for synthesizing analogs of natural products containing imidazole and amino acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating new generations of herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with enhanced specificity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Peptidomimetics: Integral for constructing non-natural amino acid residues in peptide-based drug discovery programs.
• Diagnostic Reagent Precursor: Potential use in synthesizing compounds for medical diagnostics and imaging agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-B-Imidazolelactic Acid, Monohydrate
CAS No.	1246814-96-9
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O3 • H2O
Molecular Weight	174.15 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 156.14 g/mol)
Synonyms	(2R)-2-Hydroxy-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoic acid monohydrate; D-4-Imidazolyl lactic acid monohydrate; (R)-2-Hydroxy-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid hydrate; D-B-Imidazole lactic acid hydrate; (R)-3-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid monohydrate; 4-Imidazolelactic acid, D-form, monohydrate
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Quality Control

Our D-B-Imidazolelactic Acid, Monohydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as chiral purity, assay, and related substances is provided and available upon request 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	Theoretical (Monohydrate)
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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