Description

5-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Hydrobromide is a high-purity, pharmaceutically relevant organic salt, serving as a critical building block in modern medicinal chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas. This compound is essential for research institutions, contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of innovative small-molecule therapies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential neurological or psychiatric applications.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a core scaffold or building block for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization in drug discovery programs.
• Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for scale-up synthesis under cGMP conditions for clinical trial material production.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for studying heterocyclic chemistry and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Hydrobromide
CAS No.	817172-28-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9N2O2·HBr
Molecular Weight	257.09 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid hydrobromide; 2-Carboxy-5-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine hydrobromide; 5-Methyl-1H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid hydrobromide; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, 5-methyl-, hydrobromide; 817172-28-4; 5-Me-Imidazo[1,2-a]Py-2-COOH·HBr
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Quality Control

Our 5-Methyl-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Hydrobromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, supporting your regulatory and quality assurance requirements for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%

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