Description

5-(1-Methylimidazol-2-Yl)Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value heterocyclic building block featuring a fused thiophene-imidazole core structure. This compound matters for its role as a sophisticated intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its unique electronic and structural properties are leveraged. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting kinase inhibition and other enzyme-related pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific heterocyclic motifs for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, such as organic semiconductors and conductive polymers, due to its conjugated thiophene-imidazole system.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and target engagement.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(1-Methylimidazol-2-Yl)Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	914637-30-2
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O2S
Molecular Weight	208.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Thiophenecarboxylic acid, 5-(1-methyl-2-imidazolyl)-; 5-(1-Methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 5-(1-Methylimidazol-2-yl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid; 914637-30-2; 5-(1-Methyl-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid; 5-(1-Methylimidazol-2-yl)-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid; 5-(N-Methylimidazol-2-yl)thiophene-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 5-(1-Methylimidazol-2-Yl)Thiophene-2-Carboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR, MS), to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.