Description

1H-Imidazo[4,5-B]Pyridine-2-Acetonitrile, 5-Methyl- (9Ci) is a high-purity, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it serves as a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially kinase inhibitors and other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require complex heterocyclic cores.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components in organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tool compounds for studying biological pathways.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO laboratories for methodological development and exploration of new chemical space.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for the contract manufacturing of bespoke, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Imidazo[4,5-B]Pyridine-2-Acetonitrile, 5-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	577777-16-3
Molecular Formula	C9H8N4
Molecular Weight	172.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-2-acetonitrile; 5-Methylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-2-acetonitrile; 2-(5-Methyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)acetonitrile; 5-Methyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine-2-acetonitrile (9CI); 577777-16-3; 5-Methylimidazopyridine-2-acetonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1H-Imidazo[4,5-B]Pyridine-2-Acetonitrile, 5-Methyl- (9Ci) is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical research and development projects. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

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). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.