Description

8-Nitro-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-value heterocyclic building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for medicinal chemistry and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel imidazopyridine-based drug candidates with potential therapeutic applications.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used in high-throughput screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to develop new bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for creating new pesticides and herbicides with unique modes of action.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes to construct complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles for various applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Material Science Research: A potential monomer or precursor for advanced polymers and functional materials with specific electronic properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	8-Nitro-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	72721-23-4
Molecular Formula	C10H9N3O4
Molecular Weight	235.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 8-Nitroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylate; 8-Nitroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, 8-nitro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 8-nitroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylate; 72721-23-4; 8-Nitro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Nitro-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and development use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically ≥95% by HPLC), physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.