Description

6-Hydroxy-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-value heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel pharmaceutical agents and agrochemicals, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas, including central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Material Science: Used in the research and development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and sensors, due to its fused heterocyclic structure.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a scaffold or probe in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and hit-to-lead optimization.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting fundamental research in heterocyclic chemistry and synthetic methodology.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Hydroxy-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	1254170-86-9
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2O3
Molecular Weight	206.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 6-Hydroxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylate; 6-Hydroxyimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, 6-hydroxy-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-hydroxy-2-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 6-Hydroxy-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, 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 documentation 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 (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
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.