Description

1-(7-Carboxyheptyl)Imidazole is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both an imidazole ring and a carboxylic acid terminus, separated by a flexible heptyl chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing specialized polymers, pharmaceutical agents, and functional materials. It is particularly sought after by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring imidazole-based pharmacophores or carboxylic acid handles for further conjugation.
• Polymer Modification: Used as a monomer or functionalizing agent to introduce imidazole groups into polymer backbones, enhancing properties like metal ion chelation, adhesion, or biological activity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating chelating ligands and catalysts used in organic synthesis and industrial catalytic processes.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the biological activity of the imidazole moiety.
• Surface Functionalization: Employed to modify material surfaces (e.g., silica, polymers) with carboxylic acid groups for improved biocompatibility or specific binding characteristics.
• Cross-linking Agent: Can act as a linker molecule in the preparation of hydrogels, resins, or other cross-linked networks due to its two reactive sites.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(7-Carboxyheptyl)Imidazole
CAS No.	68887-68-3
Molecular Formula	C11H18N2O2
Molecular Weight	210.27 g/mol
Synonyms	7-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)heptanoic Acid; 1H-Imidazole-1-heptanoic Acid; 1-(7-Carboxyheptyl)-1H-imidazole; Imidazole-1-heptanoic Acid; 1-(6-Carboxyhexyl)imidazole (common misnomer); 1-(ω-Carboxyheptyl)imidazole; 7-(Imidazol-1-yl)heptanoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(7-Carboxyheptyl)Imidazole is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting research and process development standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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