Description

1-(4-Methoxybenzyl)-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organic building block. This compound is a key intermediate in the research and development of novel pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the creation of small molecule inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. It is essential for medicinal chemists and process development scientists working in pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical synthesis, and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in the discovery and optimization of new chemical entities (NCEs) for various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes to study biological pathways and protein functions.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating complex ligands used in catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Methoxybenzyl)-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1368991-94-9
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2O3
Molecular Weight	232.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)methyl]-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid; 1-(4-Methoxybenzyl)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Methoxybenzyl imidazole-4-carboxylate; 1H-Imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 1-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-; 1368991-94-9; 1-(4-Methoxybenzyl)imidazole-4-carboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 1-(4-Methoxybenzyl)-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical intermediate supply.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is compatible with strong acid/organic solvent environments but should be kept separate from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.