Description

Zinc, Chloro-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl- (9Ci) is a specialized organozinc compound, a key reagent in modern synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material synthesis. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable and consistent performance in critical coupling and functionalization reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing imidazole or related heterocyclic frameworks.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as an organozinc reagent in Negishi and related cross-coupling methodologies for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific metal-organic complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), catalysts, and other functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Facilitates the introduction of the (chloro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)zinc moiety into target molecules under mild conditions.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of novel N-donor ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc, Chloro-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	868363-25-1
Molecular Formula	C3H2ClN2Zn
Molecular Weight	172.90 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Chloro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)zinc; Zinc(2+), (2-chloro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-; Chloro-1H-imidazol-2-ylzinc; 1-(Chloro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)zinc; Organozinc reagent 868363-25-1; (2-Chloroimidazol-1-yl)zinc; Chloroimidazolylzinc reagent
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Zinc, Chloro-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl- (9Ci) is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Our quality assurance includes comprehensive analytical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to beige powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Zinc Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in THF, DMF, DMSO

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