8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid CAS 88751-05-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.88751-05-7
Molecular FormulaC9H16N2O2
Molecular Weight184.24 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid CAS 88751-05-7 chemical structure

Description

8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid (CAS 88751-05-7), molecular formula C9H16N2O2 and molecular weight 184.24 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C9H16N2O2, 8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-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.

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 8-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-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.)1982
Nitrogen Atoms2

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