Description

4-(2-Methyl-Benzoimidazol-1-Yl)-4-Oxo-Butyric Acid is a high-purity, synthetically derived organic compound featuring a benzoimidazole core linked to a butyric acid moiety via a ketone bridge. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for medicinal chemistry research. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting various enzyme systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with specific modes of action.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a probe or building block in studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in constructing more complex heterocyclic compounds for material science and chemical discovery.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential use in designing novel ligands for metal complexes used in catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Methyl-Benzoimidazol-1-Yl)-4-Oxo-Butyric Acid
CAS No.	305347-03-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	232.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Methyl-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)-4-oxobutanoic acid; 4-(2-Methyl-1-benzimidazolyl)-4-oxobutyric acid; 4-Oxo-4-(2-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)butanoic acid; 305347-03-9; Butanoic acid, 4-(2-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)-4-oxo-; 4-(2-Methylbenzimidazol-1-yl)-4-oxobutyric acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(2-Methyl-Benzoimidazol-1-Yl)-4-Oxo-Butyric Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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