Description

Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxaldehyde, 7-(Trifluoromethyl)- is a high-value heterocyclic building block characterized by its fused imidazole-pyridine core and a reactive aldehyde functional group. This compound is critical for medicinal chemistry and agrochemical research, where it serves as a versatile precursor for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and crop protection agents. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the trifluoromethyl group for enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a precursor for electron-transport materials or emissive layer dopants in OLED device fabrication.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel nitrogen-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop fluorescent tags or activity-based probes for studying biological processes.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in university and CRO laboratories for exploratory synthetic chemistry and methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxaldehyde, 7-(Trifluoromethyl)-
CAS No.	881841-22-1
Molecular Formula	C9H5F3N2O
Molecular Weight	214.15 g/mol
Synonyms	7-(Trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde; 7-(Trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Formyl-7-(trifluoromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde, 7-(trifluoromethyl)-; 881841-22-1; 7-Trifluoromethyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carbaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxaldehyde, 7-(Trifluoromethyl)- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high purity and consistent chemical identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for each lot to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
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.