Description

4-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)pyridine is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound featuring a pyridine ring linked to an imidazole moiety, serving as a crucial building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive heterocyclic core.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Acts as a nitrogen-donor ligand in coordination chemistry for constructing transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Material Science Research: Building block for creating organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional polymeric materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)pyridine
CAS No.	25700-16-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7N3
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Pyridin-4-yl)-1H-imidazole; 4-(Imidazol-1-yl)pyridine; 4-Imidazol-1-ylpyridine; 4-Pyridylimidazole; Pyridine, 4-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-; 4-Imidazolylpyridine; 1-(4-Pyridinyl)-1H-imidazole
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Quality Control

Our 4-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)pyridine is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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.