Description

2-Butyl-1H-Imidazole-4-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and valuable heterocyclic building block, specifically an imidazole derivative functionalized with an aldehyde group. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, serving as a key precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting metabolic and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands and metal-organic catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, ionic liquids, and advanced polymers with specific electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop molecular probes and inhibitors for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: Available for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs for custom synthesis projects from gram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butyl-1H-Imidazole-4-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	68282-49-5
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O
Molecular Weight	152.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-Formyl-2-butylimidazole; 2-n-Butyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde; 1H-Imidazole-4-carboxaldehyde, 2-butyl-; 2-Butylimidazole-4-carbaldehyde; 2-Butyl-4-formylimidazole; 2-Butyl-4-imidazolecarboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Butyl-1H-Imidazole-4-Carbaldehyde adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials are subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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