Description

Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-5-Carboxylic Acid, 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-, Methyl Ester is a high-value, heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a scaffold for creating specialized ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Investigated as a building block for organic electronic materials and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and cellular pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects requiring this specific heterocyclic core.

Basic Information

Product Name	Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-5-Carboxylic Acid, 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1822439-70-2
Molecular Formula	C10H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	192.22 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6,7,8-Tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylate; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylic acid, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-, methyl ester; 1822439-70-2; Tetrahydroimidazopyridine methyl ester; Methyl tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-5-Carboxylic Acid, 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-, Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) standards where applicable, and our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and agrochemical partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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