Description

4-(Tributylstannyl)-1-Tritylimidazole is a highly specialized organotin reagent featuring a protected imidazole core, designed for advanced synthetic applications. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and materials science. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel heterocyclic frameworks and facilitating challenging coupling reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing imidazole or related heterocyclic structures.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a stannylated reagent in Stille cross-coupling reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for the synthesis of tagged molecules or probes for studying biological systems and mechanisms.
• Process Chemistry: Investigated for scalable routes in the production of high-value fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Tributylstannyl)-1-Tritylimidazole
CAS No.	208934-35-4
Molecular Formula	C36H48N2Sn
Molecular Weight	627.48 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Trityl-4-(tributylstannyl)imidazole; 4-(Tributylstannyl)-1-trityl-1H-imidazole; 1H-Imidazole, 4-(tributylstannyl)-1-triphenylmethyl-; 1-Tritylimidazole-4-tributyltin; Tributyl(1-trityl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)stannane; Stannane, tributyl(1-triphenylmethyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-; 4-Tributylstannyl-1-tritylimidazole
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Tributylstannyl)-1-Tritylimidazole is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including NMR (1H, 13C, 119Sn), HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material is hygroscopic and sensitive to oxidation; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Tin (Sn) Content	~18.9% (Theoretical)

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