Description

2-Amino-3,8-Dimethylimidazo[4,5-F]Quinoxaline is a heterocyclic aromatic amine of significant interest in biochemical and toxicological research. This compound is a critical reference standard and research chemical for studying mutagenic and carcinogenic processes related to cooked food products. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and pharmaceutical developers focused on metabolic pathways, DNA adduct formation, and safety assessment.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Serves as an authentic reference material for the identification and quantification of heterocyclic amines (HCAs) in complex matrices.
• Toxicology Studies: Used in *in vitro* and *in vivo* studies to investigate mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, and metabolic activation pathways.
• Food Safety Analysis: A key analyte in method development and validation for monitoring potentially hazardous compounds in thermally processed foods like grilled meats.
• Metabolic Pathway Investigation: Employed to study the enzymatic formation and detoxification of DNA-reactive species within biological systems.
• Analytical Method Development: Used as a calibration standard in advanced chromatographic (HPLC, LC-MS) and spectroscopic techniques.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediary Research: Investigated for its potential role in the synthesis of specialized chemical entities or as a model compound in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-3,8-Dimethylimidazo[4,5-F]Quinoxaline
CAS No.	77500-04-0
Molecular Formula	C12H11N5
Molecular Weight	225.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-3,8-dimethylimidazo[4,5-f]quinoxaline; MeIQx; 2-Amino-3,8-dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoxaline; 3,8-Dimethyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoxalin-2-amine; IQx; CAS 77500-04-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-3,8-Dimethylimidazo[4,5-F]Quinoxaline is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant guidelines for research chemical manufacturing, ensuring reliable and traceable material for your scientific work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Research Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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