Description

1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized imidazole core, which is essential for constructing complex molecules with specific biological and chemical activities. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used to create specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Research: Valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Material Science: Intermediate for synthesizing functional polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs for client-specific molecule development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	750598-99-3
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	140.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-1-ethylimidazole; 1-Ethylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid; 1-Ethyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxylate; 2-Imidazolecarboxylic acid, 1-ethyl-; 750598-99-3; 1-Ethyl-2-imidazolecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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