Description

2-[5-(4-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Furan-2-Yl]-1H-Imidazole is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound serving as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and research chemical. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring fused furan and imidazole rings with a methoxyphenyl substituent, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing novel active compounds. This product is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors seeking to develop new molecules with targeted biological or functional properties.

Application

This specialized intermediate finds its primary utility in advanced synthetic chemistry. Key application areas include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a core scaffold for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in oncology, anti-inflammatory, and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage its heterocyclic bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials Research: Investigated as a potential electron-transport or emissive layer component due to its conjugated system and electron-rich heterocycles.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for designing novel chelating ligands for catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and for exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[5-(4-Methoxy-Phenyl)-Furan-2-Yl]-1H-Imidazole
CAS No.	776256-51-0
Molecular Formula	C14H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	240.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-furanyl]-1H-imidazole; 1H-Imidazole, 2-[5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-furanyl]-; 5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl-1H-imidazole; MFCD23123081; 2-(5-(4-Methoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-1H-imidazole; 2-(5-(p-Methoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)imidazole
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Quality Control

We maintain rigorous quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our standard grade typically meets a purity specification of ≥95% (by HPLC), with options for higher grades (≥98% or ≥99%) available. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 5.0%

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