Description

1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized imidazole ring, which serves as a critical precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzymes and receptors where the imidazole scaffold is pharmacologically active.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides that require specific heterocyclic structures for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis, including N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors.
• Fine Chemical and Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of ionic liquids, corrosion inhibitors, and other specialty chemicals where its carboxylic acid functionality allows for further derivatization.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing probes, labeled compounds, and molecular tools for studying biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	71925-07-0
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	140.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Carboxy-1-ethylimidazole; 1-Ethyl-4-imidazolecarboxylic acid; 1-Ethylimidazole-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Imidazolecarboxylic acid, 1-ethyl-; 1-Ethyl-4-carboxyimidazole; 1-Ethyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylate (acid form); 71925-07-0
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazole-4-Carboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.