Description

1-Benzylimidazole-4-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive aldehyde group makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of biologically active molecules, including potential kinase inhibitors and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Functional Material Development: Building block for advanced polymers, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Custom Synthesis: A critical substrate for contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) producing bespoke compounds for clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzylimidazole-4-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	85102-93-8
Molecular Formula	C11H10N2O
Molecular Weight	186.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Benzyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-Formyl-1-benzylimidazole; 1-Benzyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde; 1-Benzylimidazole-4-carboxaldehyde; 1-Benzyl-4-formylimidazole; 4-Carbaldehyde-1-benzylimidazole; 1-Benzyl-4-imidazolecarboxaldehyde; 85102-93-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Our standard grade typically meets a purity specification of ≥95% (by HPLC), with higher purity grades available upon request. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profile is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This compound is easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air should be avoided. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.