Description

L-4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1H-Imidazo[4,5-C]Pyridine-6-Carboxylic Acid is a heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate. Its value lies in its unique fused imidazo-pyridine scaffold, which is a privileged structure in medicinal chemistry for developing bioactive molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, particularly for the synthesis of novel drug candidates targeting central nervous system and metabolic disorders.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential neurological or metabolic activity.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Core scaffold for designing and optimizing new chemical entities in drug discovery programs.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Utilized in creating chemical probes and bioconjugates for biochemical and pharmacological studies due to its carboxylic acid functionality.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing complex ligands used in catalysis or metal-organic frameworks.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1H-Imidazo[4,5-C]Pyridine-6-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	59981-63-4
Molecular Formula	C7H9N3O2
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-, (6S)-; (6S)-4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid; L-Imidazo(4,5-c)pyridine-6-carboxylic acid, tetrahydro-; (S)-Tetrahydro-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-6-carboxylic acid; 59981-63-4; UNII-8J2N1K115K; SCHEMBL218021; CHEMBL3185262
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Quality Control

Our L-4,5,6,7-Tetrahydro-1H-Imidazo[4,5-C]Pyridine-6-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 99.0%
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.