Description

1-(6-Methyl-2-Pyridinyl)-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic carboxylic acid building block, essential for advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. Its core value lies in its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate for creating novel active compounds with targeted biological functions. This product is critically needed by medicinal chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of new drug candidates and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel small molecule drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Serves as a precursor for designing chemical probes and activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) reagents.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Contract Research & Manufacturing (CRO/CMO): Supplied to organizations providing custom synthesis and process scale-up services.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in organic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(6-Methyl-2-Pyridinyl)-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	477847-81-7
Molecular Formula	C10H9N3O2
Molecular Weight	203.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(6-Methylpyridin-2-yl)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid; 1-(6-Methyl-2-pyridyl)imidazole-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Imidazolecarboxylic acid, 1-(6-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-; 1H-Imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 1-(6-methyl-2-pyridinyl)-; 1-(6-Methyl-2-pyridinyl)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid; 2-(6-Methylpyridin-2-yl)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid (tautomeric form); CAS 477847-81-7
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Quality Control

Our 1-(6-Methyl-2-Pyridinyl)-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for research and development use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.