Description

2,6-Dimethylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid (Saltdata: Free) is a high-purity heterocyclic carboxylic acid building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a critical intermediate for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials, offering a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry. Pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical innovators, and specialty chemical manufacturers need this precise chemical to drive their discovery and process development pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new generation pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the creation of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing novel imidazopyridine-based heterocyclic libraries.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid functionality allows for chelation, making it useful in designing new metal-organic complexes and catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid (Saltdata: Free)
CAS No.	81438-52-0
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-3-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 2,6-Dimethylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Carboxy-2,6-dimethylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, 2,6-dimethyl-; 81438-52-0; 2,6-Dimethylimidazo(1,2-a)pyridine-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

We supply 2,6-Dimethylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxylic Acid with a focus on high-purity standards suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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%

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