Description

Ethane-1,2-Disulfonic Acid, 4-Methyl-5-Propan-2-Yl-3H-Imidazole is a specialized organic compound featuring a unique molecular architecture that combines a disulfonic acid moiety with an imidazole heterocycle. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced chemical research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical researchers, agrochemical developers, and specialty chemical manufacturers for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection products, such as herbicides and fungicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: The imidazole and sulfonic acid groups make it a useful starting material for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to impart ionic character or specific binding sites for advanced material applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in research to develop molecular probes for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethane-1,2-Disulfonic Acid, 4-Methyl-5-Propan-2-Yl-3H-Imidazole
CAS No.	29678-80-6
Molecular Formula	C9H16N2O6S2
Molecular Weight	312.36 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-1H-imidazole-2,3-diyldiethanesulfonic Acid; 2,3-Bis(sulfoethyl)-4-methyl-5-isopropylimidazole; 4-Methyl-5-isopropylimidazole-2,3-diyl-diethanesulfonic Acid; 1H-Imidazole-2,3-diyldiethanesulfonic acid, 4-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-; 4-Methyl-5-propan-2-yl-3H-imidazole-2,3-diylbis(ethanesulfonic acid)
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Quality Control

Our production of Ethane-1,2-Disulfonic Acid, 4-Methyl-5-Propan-2-Yl-3H-Imidazole adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your R&D and scale-up processes. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to the presence of sulfonic acid groups, the material may be hygroscopic; containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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