Description

1-Phenyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic building block featuring both an imidazole ring and a formyl group, making it a key intermediate for advanced synthesis. Its molecular structure is critical for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, where precise functionalization is required. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive imidazole core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for electronic applications.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized to develop molecular probes and fluorescent tags for studying biological processes and enzyme inhibition.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Phenyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	6002-15-9
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-1-phenylimidazole; 1-Phenylimidazole-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Carbaldehyde-1-phenylimidazole; NSC 403697; 1-Phenyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde; 1-Phenyl-2-imidazolecarboxaldehyde; 1-Phenyl-2-formylimidazole
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Phenyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carbaldehyde adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
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.