Description

4-Imidazoleacetic Acid Sodium Salt Hydrate is a high-purity organic salt derivative of imidazole, a key heterocyclic compound. This material serves as a crucial building block and intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis and biochemical research. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science sectors for developing novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of histamine-related drug candidates and other bioactive molecules targeting the central nervous system.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or reagent in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations due to its structural similarity to natural histidine metabolites.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for creating novel fungicides or plant growth regulators that leverage the imidazole moiety.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in coordination chemistry for the preparation of complexing agents and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Peptide Modification: Employed to introduce imidazole functionality into peptides and proteins for specialized research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Imidazoleacetic Acid Sodium Salt Hydrate
CAS No.	288399-83-7
Molecular Formula	C5H5N2NaO2 · xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 148.10 g/mol (Contact for exact hydrate weight)
Synonyms	1H-Imidazole-4-acetic acid, sodium salt, hydrate; Sodium 4-imidazolylacetate hydrate; Imidazole-4-acetic acid sodium salt; 4-Imidazolylacetic acid sodium salt; 4-IA sodium salt; Sodium imidazol-4-ylacetate; (1H-Imidazol-4-yl)acetic acid sodium salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Imidazoleacetic Acid Sodium Salt Hydrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, water content, and residual solvents is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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