Description

4,5-Dimethyl-1H-Imidazole Formate is a specialized organic salt derivative of the imidazole heterocycle, serving as a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and high-performance materials. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise nitrogen-containing building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing imidazole or purine-like scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of modern fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage heterocyclic chemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands and other organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Coordination Chemistry: Employed in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes due to its ability to act as a formate source and a potential ligand.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a reagent in studying enzymatic processes and as a precursor for labeled compounds in metabolic pathway tracing.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dimethyl-1H-Imidazole Formate
CAS No.	86027-00-1
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	140.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1H-Imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester; 4,5-Dimethylimidazole formate salt; 4,5-Dimethyl-1H-imidazolium formate; NSC 403119; 4,5-Dimethylimidazole monoformate; Formic acid, compd. with 4,5-dimethyl-1H-imidazole (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dimethyl-1H-Imidazole Formate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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