Description

4-Phenyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an imidazole core and a formyl group, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzymes and receptors where the imidazole pharmacophore is essential.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands and other coordination complexes used in catalysis.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and polymers with specific electronic or photophysical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for designing and synthesizing molecular probes and inhibitors to study biological pathways and protein function.
• Custom Synthesis & Scale-up: Supplied for contract research organizations (CROs) and chemical companies engaged in custom synthesis projects from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	56248-10-3
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-4-phenylimidazole; 4-Phenyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Imidazolecarboxaldehyde, 4-phenyl-; 4-Phenylimidazole-2-carbaldehyde; 1H-Imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde, 4-phenyl-; 4-Phenyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde; 4-Phenyl-2-imidazolecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Phenyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carbaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your research and development. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques. Our standard material meets high-purity research-grade specifications, and we can discuss custom purity requirements or compliance with specific pharmacopeial standards (e.g., USP, EP) upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or when handling larger quantities to maintain purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.