Description

Imidazole Hydroiodide is a versatile organic salt formed from imidazole and hydroiodic acid, serving as a crucial reagent and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, providing both the imidazole heterocycle and an iodide source, which is essential for various coupling and substitution reactions. This compound is particularly needed by manufacturers and research laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of antifungal, antiviral, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing the imidazole moiety.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an efficient source of iodide ion in nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a precursor for generating other imidazole derivatives.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the manufacture of certain fungicides and herbicides where the imidazole structure is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors and other coordination compounds used in catalysis.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and developing novel organic compounds.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of ionic liquids and other functional organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Imidazole Hydroiodide
CAS No.	68007-08-9
Molecular Formula	C3H5IN2
Molecular Weight	195.99 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Imidazole, hydroiodide; Imidazole, hydroiodide salt; Imidazolium iodide; Glyoxaline hydroiodide; Imidazole monohydroiodide; Imidazole HI salt; 1,3-Diaza-2,4-cyclopentadiene hydroiodide
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Quality Control

Our Imidazole Hydroiodide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of synthesis and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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