potassium 5H,6H,7H,8H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine-1-carboxylate CAS 1955523-98-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.1955523-98-4
Molecular FormulaC8H9N2O2
Molecular WeightN/A
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

potassium 5H,6H,7H,8H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine-1-carboxylate CAS 1955523-98-4 chemical structure

Description

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

potassium 5H,6H,7H,8H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine-1-carboxylate (CAS 1955523-98-4), molecular formula C8H9N2O2K and molecular weight 204.27 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, potassium 5H,6H,7H,8H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine-1-carboxylate is typically off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 204.27 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

As a certified reference material (CRM), potassium 5H,6H,7H,8H-imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine-1-carboxylate meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H9N2O2 K
Molecular Weight204.27 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (faint amine-like odor)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.5
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1996
Nitrogen Atoms2

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