Description

2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carbaldehyde is a high-value, heterocyclic organic building block featuring a fused imidazopyridine core. This compound matters as a critical intermediate in modern pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, enabling the synthesis of novel active ingredients. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences sector for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates targeting neurological disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection products, such as fungicides or insecticides.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, including ligands for OLEDs or photovoltaics.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors for biological studies.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for synthetic methodology development and novel heterocyclic chemistry exploration in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	881041-64-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₄N₂O
Molecular Weight	250.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-2-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxaldehyde, 2-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)-; 881041-64-1; 2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-3-formylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 2-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-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 batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
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.