Description

1-Methylimidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid, Lithium Salt is a specialized organometallic salt derived from an imidazole carboxylic acid. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity as a lithium carboxylate and as a functionalized imidazole building block, offering distinct advantages in synthesis where precise metal coordination and heterocyclic chemistry are required. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and ionic liquid precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors and other coordination ligands for catalysis.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new generation herbicides and fungicides with imidazole-based active components.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating task-specific ionic liquids with tailored properties for separation and electrochemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or additive to impart specific ionic or coordination characteristics to polymeric materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized as a stabilized carboxylate anion source or a metallated heterocycle in complex multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methylimidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid, Lithium Salt
CAS No.	684242-85-1
Molecular Formula	C5H5LiN2O2
Molecular Weight	132.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium 1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxylate; 1-Methyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxylic Acid Lithium Salt; 2-Carboxy-1-methylimidazole Lithium Salt; 1-Methylimidazolium-2-carboxylate Lithium Salt; Li-1-MeIm-2-CO2; LMIC; 1-Methyl-2-imidazolecarboxylic Acid Lithium Salt
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methylimidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid, Lithium Salt is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption and potential decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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