Description

(8-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridin-2-Yl)-Acetic Acid is a high-purity, heterocyclic acetic acid derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile and critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, agrochemical manufacturers, and specialty chemical producers need this material for its role in creating novel compounds with potential biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a scaffold or linker molecule in the design of chemical probes and enzyme inhibitors for biological research.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and synthetic methodology development in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(8-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridin-2-Yl)-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	59128-08-4
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(8-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)acetic acid; 8-Methyl-2-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridineacetic Acid; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-acetic acid, 8-methyl-; (8-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)acetic acid; 59128-08-4; 8-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-acetic acid
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Quality Control

Our (8-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridin-2-Yl)-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.0%
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.