Description

7-(Chloromethyl)Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system (CNS) and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a scaffold for creating novel ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and other functional organic compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for designing molecular probes to study biological processes and enzyme functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-(Chloromethyl)Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine
CAS No.	760900-54-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7ClN2
Molecular Weight	166.61 g/mol
Synonyms	7-(Chloromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, 7-(chloromethyl)-; 7-(Chloromethyl)-1H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 7-(Chloromethyl)-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 7-(Chloromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine hydrochloride (salt forms may exist); 7-(Chloromethyl)-1-azaindole (common name variant); CMP (abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our 7-(Chloromethyl)Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 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 crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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