Description

Methyl 2-Methylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxylate is a high-purity heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating new chemical entities with targeted biological or functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides that require specific heterocyclic frameworks for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, or specialty polymers where the imidazopyridine core imparts unique electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the synthesis of molecular probes and tool compounds for studying biological pathways and target engagement.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for synthetic methodology development and exploratory chemistry in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Methylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxylate
CAS No.	943112-78-5
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylate; 2-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester; 943112-78-5; Methyl 2-methyl-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-3-carboxylate (common misnomer/related); 2-Methylimidazopyridine-3-carboxylate methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Methylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-3-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant standards for advanced intermediates, and specifications can be aligned with customer-specific requirements for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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