2-(8-Cyanoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)acetic acid CAS 885275-53-6

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.885275-53-6
Molecular FormulaC10H7N3O2
Molecular Weight201.18 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-(8-Cyanoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)acetic acid CAS 885275-53-6 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 201.18 g/mol gives 2-(8-Cyanoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)acetic acid distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

2-(8-Cyanoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)acetic acid (CAS 885275-53-6), molecular formula C10H7N3O2 and molecular weight 201.18 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, 2-(8-Cyanoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)acetic acid is typically pale yellow to yellow crystalline powder. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 201.18 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.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-(8-Cyanoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)acetic acid 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 FormulaC10H7N3O2
Molecular Weight201.18 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to 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)9.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1987
Nitrogen Atoms3

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