Description

3-(1H-Imidazol-5-Yl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring a benzoic acid moiety linked to an imidazole heterocycle, making it a valuable bifunctional building block. This structure is critical for synthesizing advanced molecules with specific biological or material properties. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection products, such as fungicides or herbicides.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a versatile scaffold for creating chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), or polymers with tailored electronic properties.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Useful for constructing molecular probes and tools for studying biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of bespoke compounds for client R&D projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(1H-Imidazol-5-Yl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	912569-71-2
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	188.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)benzoic acid; 3-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)benzoic acid; 3-(1H-Imidazol-5-Yl)Benzoic Acid; 3-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)-; 3-(1H-Imidazol-4-yl)benzoic acid (tautomer); 3-(Imidazol-5-yl)benzoic acid; 5-(3-Carboxyphenyl)-1H-imidazole
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Quality Control

Our 3-(1H-Imidazol-5-Yl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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