Description

Ethyl 4-Fluoro-1H-Imidazole-5-Carboxylate is a high-value fluorinated heterocyclic building block, specifically an imidazole derivative. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized scaffold for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting enzymes and receptors where the imidazole core is pharmacologically active.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the biological activity of fluorinated imidazoles.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Incorporated into the design of advanced organic materials and polymers with specific electronic or photophysical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the creation of molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Fluoro-1H-Imidazole-5-Carboxylate
CAS No.	33235-31-3
Molecular Formula	C6H7FN2O2
Molecular Weight	158.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-fluoro-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate; 1H-Imidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 4-fluoro-, ethyl ester; 4-Fluoroimidazole-5-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-fluoroimidazole-5-carboxylate; 33235-31-3; 4-Fluoro-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Fluoro-1H-Imidazole-5-Carboxylate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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 room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
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.