5-Methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine CAS 10517-40-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.10517-40-5
Molecular FormulaC7H11N3
Molecular Weight137.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-Methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine CAS 10517-40-5 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 137.18 g/mol gives 5-Methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

5-Methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine (CAS 10517-40-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C7H11N3 and a molecular weight of 137.18 g/mol.

Owing to a nitrile group, an aromatic ring system, 5-Methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine is typically off-white to pale yellow liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 137.18 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures 5-Methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC7H11N3
Molecular Weight137.18 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1960
Nitrogen Atoms3

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