Description

3-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring a fused imidazole and pyridine ring system. This versatile chemical building block is valued for its unique structural motif, which imparts significant biological and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its bioactive heterocyclic core.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, including organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and conductive polymers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Ligand in Catalysis: Can be utilized to develop novel ligands for transition metal catalysts used in fine chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine
CAS No.	5857-45-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 3-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 1-Aza-3-methylcyclopenta[b]naphthalene; 3-Methyl-1-azaindene; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, 3-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which include data from HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS analyses. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and development applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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