Description

3H-Imidazo[4,5-C]Pyridine-2-Methanamine, α-Methyl- is a high-value, heterocyclic organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique fused imidazopyridine core structure makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders, oncology, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its bioactive heterocyclic scaffold.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel ligands in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors and light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop molecular probes for studying enzyme function and cellular processes.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and synthetic methodology development in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3H-Imidazo[4,5-C]Pyridine-2-Methanamine, α-Methyl-
CAS No.	933750-44-8
Molecular Formula	C8H10N4
Molecular Weight	162.19 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-2-methanamine; 2-(Aminomethyl)-α-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine; (α-Methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yl)methanamine; 933750-44-8; SCHEMBL2184227; AKOS025247321; ZINC000003869756; A1-00826
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Quality Control

Our production of 3H-Imidazo[4,5-C]Pyridine-2-Methanamine, α-Methyl- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and quality documentation needs.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
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.