Description

7-Methylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-value heterocyclic building block and synthetic intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core imidazopyridine scaffold is a privileged structure in medicinal chemistry, making this compound a critical precursor for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This material is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking to create innovative small-molecule therapeutics and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas, including central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, such as ligands for catalysts or components for organic electronics.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Employed in the creation of molecular probes and tool compounds for studying biological pathways and target validation.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Used in research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Methylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	1397228-36-2
Molecular Formula	C12H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	216.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 7-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylate; 7-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, 7-methyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 7-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylate; 1397228-36-2; 7-Methyl-3-ethoxycarbonylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 7-Methylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester 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 demanding R&D and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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