Description

1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxamide, 5-Azido-1-Ethyl- is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a reactive azido functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and biochemical probes. It is primarily sought by research institutions and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in medicinal chemistry and bioconjugation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or requiring click chemistry modifications.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Used in the labeling and modification of biomolecules (proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids) via azide-alkyne cycloaddition (Click Chemistry).
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a core scaffold for constructing compound libraries in high-throughput screening for biological activity.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Enables the creation of activity-based probes to study enzyme function and cellular pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Potential intermediate in the development of new crop protection agents with specific modes of action.
• Material Science: Can be incorporated into polymers or surfaces to introduce specific chemical functionality for advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxamide, 5-Azido-1-Ethyl-
CAS No.	679394-96-8
Molecular Formula	C6H8N6O
Molecular Weight	180.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Azido-1-ethyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide; 1-Ethyl-5-azido-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide; 5-Azido-1-ethylimidazole-4-carboxamide; 1-Ethyl-5-azidoimidazole-4-carboxamide; 679394-96-8; 5-Azido-1-ethyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid amide
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Quality Control

Our production of 1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxamide, 5-Azido-1-Ethyl- adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive research and synthesis applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere in a freezer (-20°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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