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Atomfair 4-methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde C5H6N2O CAS 68282-53-1

4-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde (CAS No. 68282-53-1) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C5H6N2O . This specialized aldehyde derivative of imidazole is a valuable building block in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical synthesis. The compound features a reactive formyl group at the 5-position and a methyl substituent at the 4-position of the imidazole ring, offering unique reactivity for heterocyclic chemistry. Supplied as a crystalline solid with typical purity >97%, it is ideal for research in medicinal chemistry and catalyst development. Proper storage under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C is recommended to maintain stability.

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Description

4-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde (CAS No. 68282-53-1) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C5H6N2O. This specialized aldehyde derivative of imidazole is a valuable building block in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical synthesis. The compound features a reactive formyl group at the 5-position and a methyl substituent at the 4-position of the imidazole ring, offering unique reactivity for heterocyclic chemistry. Supplied as a crystalline solid with typical purity >97%, it is ideal for research in medicinal chemistry and catalyst development. Proper storage under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C is recommended to maintain stability.

Properties

  • CAS Number: 68282-53-1
  • Complexity: 94.4
  • IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6N2O/c1-4-5(2-8)7-3-6-4/h2-3H,1H3,(H,6,7)
  • InChI Key: KMWCSNCNHSEXIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 110.048012819
  • Molecular Formula: C5H6N2O
  • Molecular Weight: 110.11
  • SMILES: CC1=C(N=CN1)C=O
  • Topological: 45.8
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 110.048012819
  • Synonyms: 4-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde, 628-936-0, 5-Methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde, 68282-53-1, 4-Methyl-5-imidazolecarboxaldehyde, 4-Methylimidazole-5-carboxaldehyde, 5-Methylimidazole-4-carboxaldehyde, MFCD00173728, 4-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxaldehyde, 4-methylimidazole-5-carbaldehyde, 5-formyl-4-methylimidazole, 1H-Imidazole-4-carboxaldehyde, 5-methyl-, 5-methyl-3H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde, 1H-Imidazole-5-carboxaldehyde, 4-methyl-, SCHEMBL632905, SCHEMBL860279, SCHEMBL1043962, DTXSID90383814, 5-methyl-4-imidazole-carbaldehyde, 5-methyl-4-imidazolecarboxaldehyde, 4-methyl-5-imidazol carboxaldehyde, 4-methyl-5-imidazole-carboxaldehyde, 5-methyl-imidazole-4-carboxaldehyde, ALBB-017806, STR04049, 4-Methyl-5-imidazole carboxaldehyde, 5-methyl-3H-imidazole4-carbaldehyde, SBB052313, AKOS006223975, AKOS015842370, CS-W007954, PS-4596, 4-Methyl-5-imidazolecarboxaldehyde, 99%, AC-33913, SY017270, ETHYL2-CHLOROTHIAZOLE-5-CARBOXYLATE, DB-000699, EN300-65152, doi:10.14272/KMWCSNCNHSEXIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N.1, Z2686040987

Application

4-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly histamine H3 receptor ligands. Researchers utilize this compound in metal-organic framework (MOF) development due to its bifunctional coordination capability. The aldehyde group enables condensation reactions for creating novel heterocyclic systems with potential biological activity.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

  • 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, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

  • Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
  • Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
  • STOT SE 3 (100%)

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