Description
2-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid (CAS: 39828-47-2) is a high-purity heterocyclic carboxylic acid with the molecular formula C4H4N2O3. This compound is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its unique imidazole ring structure makes it valuable for constructing complex scaffolds in medicinal chemistry. Our product is rigorously tested for purity and stability, ensuring optimal performance in research applications. Available in various quantities, it is ideal for laboratories focused on heterocyclic chemistry, peptidomimetics, and enzyme inhibitor studies.
Properties
- CAS Number: 39828-47-2
- Complexity: 196
- IUPAC Name: 2-oxo-1,3-dihydroimidazole-4-carboxylic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C4H4N2O3/c7-3(8)2-1-5-4(9)6-2/h1H,(H,7,8)(H2,5,6,9)
- InChI Key: XJSWLMGZMRUNLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 128.02219199
- Molecular Formula: C4H4N2O3
- Molecular Weight: 128.09
- SMILES: C1=C(NC(=O)N1)C(=O)O
- Topological: 78.4
- Monoisotopic Mass: 128.02219199
- Synonyms: 2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 39828-47-2, DTXSID60362772, DTXCID20313821, 800-441-6, 2-oxo-1,3-dihydroimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 2-Hydroxy-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, 1H-IMIDAZOLE-4-CARBOXYLIC ACID, 2,3-DIHYDRO-2-OXO-, MFCD01547735, F2124-0558, 2-OXO-2,3-DIHYDRO-1H-IMIDAZOLE-4-CARBOXYLICACID, Oprea1_635540, SCHEMBL163471, SCHEMBL2135245, SCHEMBL18782845, SCHEMBL20582681, 2,3-DIHYDRO-2-OXO-1H-IMIDAZOLE-4-CARBOXYLIC ACID, SMSSF-0613618, ALBB-024887, 2-hydroxyimidazole-4-carboxylic acid, BBL003459, SBB017908, STK803110, AKOS000300337, AKOS001053025, 2-oxo-4-imidazoline-4-carboxylic acid, AB09197, BF-0007, CS-W009540, AC-29625, ST088034, SY018249, DB-069879, EN300-08023, F31133, 2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-Imidazole-4-carboxylicacid, AO-080/40387978, 2-Hydroxy-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, AldrichCPR, Z56921827, 2-Oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid, AldrichCPR
This compound serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing pharmaceuticals targeting inflammatory and metabolic disorders. Researchers utilize it in peptidomimetic design due to its imidazole core, which mimics natural amino acid side chains. It is also employed in developing enzyme inhibitors and metal-chelating agents for biochemical assays. Additionally, its carboxylic acid functionality enables conjugation to other molecules for drug delivery systems.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (50%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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