Description

1H-Imidazol-5-Ol, 4-(2-Aminoethyl)- is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring both an imidazole core and a primary amine functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the creation of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: The amine and hydroxyl groups enable its use as a versatile linker for attaching molecules in bioconjugation and material science applications.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Advanced Material Development: Incorporated into polymers and specialty coatings to impart specific chemical functionalities.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in enzymatic studies and biochemical assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Imidazol-5-Ol, 4-(2-Aminoethyl)-
CAS No.	959109-85-4
Molecular Formula	C5H9N3O
Molecular Weight	127.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-imidazol-5-ol; 5-Hydroxy-4-(2-aminoethyl)imidazole; 2-(5-Hydroxy-1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethan-1-amine; 4-(2-Aminoethyl)-5-hydroxyimidazole; 5-Hydroxyhistamine; Aminoethylhydroxyimidazole
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Quality Control

We supply 1H-Imidazol-5-Ol, 4-(2-Aminoethyl)- in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

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