Description

1,2-Dimethyl-1H-Imidazole-5-Carbaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its dual functionality, serving as a key precursor for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing imidazole-based heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands and other organocatalysts.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing fluorescent tags, enzyme inhibitors, and other molecular probes.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental reagent for custom synthesis houses serving the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dimethyl-1H-Imidazole-5-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	24134-12-1
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O
Molecular Weight	124.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-1,2-dimethylimidazole; 1,2-Dimethyl-5-imidazolecarboxaldehyde; 1,2-Dimethylimidazole-5-carbaldehyde; 1,2-Dimethyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxaldehyde; 5-Aldehyde-1,2-dimethylimidazole; 1,2-Dimethyl-5-formylimidazole; 1,2-Dimethyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde; 1,2-Dimethyl-5-carbaldehyde imidazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dimethyl-1H-Imidazole-5-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity, the material should be stored under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation and kept away from incompatible substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.