Description

8-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity heterocyclic carboxylic acid building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its fused imidazopyridine core, which serves as a privileged scaffold for developing novel bioactive molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in medicinal chemistry, particularly for the synthesis of potential drug candidates targeting a range of therapeutic areas.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor for the development of new chemical entities (NCEs) and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a core scaffold in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize potency and selectivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides due to its heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science: Investigated as a building block for organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	88751-05-7
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 8-Methyl-2-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinecarboxylic acid; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, 8-methyl-; 8-Methylimidazo(1,2-a)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.