Description

4-(1H-Imidazol-2-Ylamino)-Benzoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a benzoic acid core linked to an imidazole-derived amino group, creating a versatile heterocyclic building block. This molecular architecture is crucial for synthesizing advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals, where its unique structure imparts specific biological and chemical reactivity. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection products, such as fungicides or herbicides.
• Biochemical Probe Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating labeled compounds or probes used in biochemical and pharmacological studies.
• Coordination Chemistry: The imidazole and carboxylic acid functional groups make it a potential ligand for metal complexes in catalytic or material science applications.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step organic synthesis to introduce specific heterocyclic motifs into more complex target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1H-Imidazol-2-Ylamino)-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	737732-00-2
Molecular Formula	C10H9N3O2
Molecular Weight	203.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(1H-Imidazol-2-yl)amino]benzoic acid; 4-(1H-Imidazol-2-ylamino)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-[(1H-imidazol-2-yl)amino]-; 4-(2-Imidazolylamino)benzoic acid; 737732-00-2; 4-(Imidazol-2-ylamino)benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(1H-Imidazol-2-Ylamino)-Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure consistency and meet the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and specification compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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