Description

Methyl 3-(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)Acrylate is a high-value, heterocyclic acrylate ester derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in the unique reactivity of the conjugated acrylate system combined with the versatile imidazole heterocycle, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is utilized in the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition where the imidazole moiety acts as a pharmacophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require heterocyclic frameworks.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the creation of molecular probes and labeled compounds for studying biological pathways and interactions.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: A precursor for synthesizing complex ligands used in transition metal catalysis for asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for method development and novel compound library synthesis in research institutions and CROs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)Acrylate
CAS No.	52363-40-3
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	152.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (E)-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)acrylate; Methyl 3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-propenoate; 3-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)acrylic acid methyl ester; 4-Imidazoleacrylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-(imidazol-4-yl)acrylate; Methyl β-(4-imidazolyl)acrylate; (E)-Methyl 3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)acrylate
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3-(1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)Acrylate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and scale-up applications. All materials are characterized by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

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