2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid CAS 21801-79-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.21801-79-6
Molecular FormulaC9H16N2O2
Molecular Weight184.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid CAS 21801-79-6 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid is closely related to an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

CATO supplies 2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid (CAS 21801-79-6), a certified reference material (molecular formula C9H16N2O2, MW 184.24 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Based on its molecular formula C9H16N2O2, 2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 184.24 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

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

CATO manufactures 2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylic acid 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 FormulaC9H16N2O2
Molecular Weight184.24 g/mol
AppearanceWhite 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)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1963
Nitrogen Atoms2

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