Description

5-Chloro-3-Methyl-3H-Imidazo[4,5-B]Pyridine is a high-value heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique fused imidazopyridine structure makes it a versatile intermediate for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for its role in creating molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides due to its bioactive heterocyclic scaffold.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a probe or tag in biochemical research to study enzyme mechanisms or protein interactions.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO laboratories for method development and exploratory synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-3-Methyl-3H-Imidazo[4,5-B]Pyridine
CAS No.	83472-65-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6ClN3
Molecular Weight	167.60 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 3H-Imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine, 5-chloro-3-methyl-; 5-Chloro-3-methylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 83472-65-5; 5-Chloro-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridin; 5-Chloro-3-methylimidazo(4,5-b)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Chloro-3-Methyl-3H-Imidazo[4,5-B]Pyridine adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR, for comprehensive identity confirmation and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting purity, assay, and all relevant specifications.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.