Description

1-(2,4-Dimethyl-1H-Imidazol-5-Yl)-Ethanone is a specialized heterocyclic building block featuring an acetyl-substituted dimethylimidazole core. This compound matters as a key synthetic intermediate for the development of advanced pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized N-heterocyclic ligands used in catalytic systems for organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, coordination polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for designing molecular probes to study biological pathways and protein functions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2,4-Dimethyl-1H-Imidazol-5-Yl)-Ethanone
CAS No.	56536-44-8
Molecular Formula	C7H10N2O
Molecular Weight	138.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Acetyl-2,4-dimethylimidazole; 2,4-Dimethyl-5-acetylimidazole; 5-Acetyl-2,4-dimethyl-1H-imidazole; 1-(2,4-Dimethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethanone; Ethanone, 1-(2,4-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-; 2,4-Dimethyl-5-acetyl-1H-imidazole; 5-Acetyl-2,4-dimethyl-1H-imidazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2,4-Dimethyl-1H-Imidazol-5-Yl)-Ethanone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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