Description

3-Ethyl-3H-Imidazole-4-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting various enzyme families.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic processes and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized for designing and synthesizing molecular probes to study biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A key starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring imidazole-based scaffolds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-3H-Imidazole-4-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	842972-42-3
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O
Molecular Weight	124.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-3H-imidazole-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-Formyl-3-ethyl-3H-imidazole; 3-Ethyl-4-formylimidazole; 3-Ethylimidazole-4-carbaldehyde; 1-Ethyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (tautomer); 3-Ethyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde; 842972-42-3; 3-Ethyl-3H-imidazole-4-carboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 3-Ethyl-3H-Imidazole-4-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to maintain optimal stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.