Description

4H-Imidazol-4-One, 3,5-Dihydro-5-[(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Methylene]-3-Methyl-2-(1-Propenyl)-, Radical Ion(1-) (9Ci) is a specialized heterocyclic compound featuring a unique imidazolone core integrated with a hydroxyphenyl methylene substituent, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its specific radical ion structure enables unique reactivity. It is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in cutting-edge organic synthesis and material science projects.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzymatic pathways.
• Organic Electronic Materials Research: Used in the development of advanced organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials due to its conjugated system.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a ligand or precursor for creating metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.
• Photochemical Studies: Employed in research involving light-sensitive compounds and photodynamic therapy agents.
• Polymer Science: Utilized as a monomer or functional additive for creating polymers with specialized optical or electronic properties.
• Biochemical Probes: Potential use in designing molecular probes for studying biological oxidation-reduction processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4H-Imidazol-4-One, 3,5-Dihydro-5-[(4-Hydroxyphenyl)Methylene]-3-Methyl-2-(1-Propenyl)-, Radical Ion(1-) (9Ci)
CAS No.	628697-93-8
Molecular Formula	C14H14N2O2•-
Molecular Weight	242.28 g/mol (for neutral form; radical ion weight may vary)
Synonyms	5-[(4-Hydroxyphenyl)methylene]-3-methyl-2-(1-propenyl)-3,5-dihydro-4H-imidazol-4-one radical anion; 3-Methyl-5-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methylene]-2-(1-propenyl)-3,5-dihydro-4H-imidazol-4-one radical ion(1-); 4H-Imidazol-4-one, 3,5-dihydro-5-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methylene]-3-methyl-2-(1-propenyl)-, radical ion(1-); CAS 628697-93-8; Hydroxyphenyl methylene imidazolone radical anion; Imidazolone radical intermediate
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Quality Control

Our production of this advanced chemical intermediate adheres to strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research and development purposes. While typically supplied as a high-purity research-grade material, specifications can be tailored to project requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (by HPLC), and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store the product in a freezer at -20°C to -10°C under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen. The container should be kept in a dry, well-ventilated area separate from incompatible materials. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Research Grade)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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