Description

Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridin-2(3H)-One, 5-Methyl- (9Ci) is a high-value heterocyclic organic compound, specifically a substituted imidazopyridinone, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its versatile molecular scaffold, which is essential for constructing complex pharmacologically active molecules and functional materials. This product is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a core structure for developing electron-transporting or host materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand Synthesis in Catalysis: Employed to create sophisticated nitrogen-containing ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for exploring new chemical spaces in high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridin-2(3H)-One, 5-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	778520-35-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2O
Molecular Weight	148.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2(3H)-one; 5-Methyl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-one; 5-Methyl-3H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-one; 778520-35-7; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2(3H)-one, 5-methyl-; 5-Methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-one
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Quality Control

Our Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridin-2(3H)-One, 5-Methyl- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every 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 process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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