Description

3-Nitro-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-5-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its unique fused-ring nitroimidazole structure enables the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, and the synthesis of high-value fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for anti-infective and anti-parasitic agents.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a core scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis in drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for creating novel pesticides and herbicides with specific modes of action.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.
• Academic Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for studying heterocyclic chemistry and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitro-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-5-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	88061-85-2
Molecular Formula	C9H7N3O4
Molecular Weight	221.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-nitroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylate; 3-Nitroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylic acid, 3-nitro-, methyl ester; 88061-85-2; Methyl 3-nitro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-5-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Nitro-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-5-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.