Description

1-[(4-Chlorophenyl)Methyl]-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic building block for the development of novel active ingredients. It is primarily required by R&D and manufacturing teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesis and process optimization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research (R&D): Used in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The imidazole and carboxylic acid functional groups make it suitable for creating chelating ligands or organocatalysts.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive for creating specialized polymers with unique properties.
• Bioconjugation: The carboxylic acid group allows for coupling reactions, useful in probe or linker molecule development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-[(4-Chlorophenyl)Methyl]-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1401619-21-3
Molecular Formula	C11H9ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	236.66 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(4-Chlorobenzyl)]-1H-imidazole-2-carboxylic acid; 1-(4-Chlorobenzyl)-1H-imidazole-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-1-(4-chlorobenzyl)imidazole; 1H-Imidazole-2-carboxylic acid, 1-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-; UNII-8V0Q5FJ5QO; 8V0Q5FJ5QO
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-[(4-Chlorophenyl)Methyl]-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent in-house quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can provide material for regulatory filings upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤2.0%

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