Description

1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and catalyst ligand synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs containing imidazole cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands used in organometallic catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and photographic chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a scaffold in medicinal chemistry for probing enzyme active sites and developing enzyme inhibitors.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of polymers with specific electronic or thermal properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	20485-43-2
Molecular Formula	C5H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	126.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxylic acid; 1-Methylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-1-methylimidazole; 1-Methyl-2-imidazolecarboxylic acid; 2-Imidazolecarboxylic acid, 1-methyl-; 1-Methyl-2-carboxyimidazole; N-Methylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid; 20485-43-2
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.