Description

4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1H-Imidazo[4,5-C]Pyridine-6-Carboxylic Acid is a heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a crucial advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile synthetic building block. Its fused imidazopyridine core structure makes it a valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry research and the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking to develop new therapeutic agents and specialty molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and cardiovascular disorders.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a core scaffold for constructing combinatorial libraries and exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR) in drug discovery.
• API Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of potential Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) due to its functionalized heterocyclic structure.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for the manufacture of specialty chemicals, catalysts, and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as an intermediate for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Potentially used in biochemical assays and as a probe for studying enzyme inhibition or receptor binding.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1H-Imidazo[4,5-C]Pyridine-6-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	495-77-2
Molecular Formula	C7H9N3O2
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Carboxy-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine; 1H-Imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-; 4,5,6,7-Tetrahydroimidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid; Imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-; Tetrahydroimidazopyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-Carboxy-1,4,5,7-tetrahydroimidazo[4,5-c]pyridine; 495-77-2; NSC 163044
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Quality Control

Our 4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1H-Imidazo[4,5-C]Pyridine-6-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.