Molekula
Imidazole-4-carboxylic acid
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Imidazole-4-carboxylic acid is an organic heterocyclic compound featuring an imidazole ring with a carboxylic acid substituent. It is primarily used in pharmaceutical synthesis, as a building block for APIs, and in biochemical research for enzyme studies and ligand design. This white crystalline solid has a CAS number of 1072-84-0, molecular formula C₄H₄N₂O₂ (or C₃N₂H₃COOH), and a molecular weight of 112.09 g/mol. It should be stored at ambient conditions and handled with caution, as indicated by its "Warning" signal word. Molekula supplies Imidazole-4-carboxylic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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1 g — $60.20 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | off-white or light yellow powder |
| Assay GC | >98% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 89966818 |
| CAS Number | 1072-84-0 |
| IUPAC Name | 1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid |
| EC Number | 214-017-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C3N2H3COOH |
| Molecular Weight | 112.09 |
| Exact Mass | 112.0273 |
| SMILES | C1=C(NC=N1)C(=O)O |
| InChIKey | NKWCGTOZTHZDHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C4H4N2O2/c7-4(8)3-1-5-2-6-3/h1-2H,(H,5,6)(H,7,8) |
| PubChem CID | 14080 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| HTS Code | 2933.29.9000 |
| Tariff Code | 2933299090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 1H-Imidazole-4-carboxylic acid
- 1H-Imidazole-5-carboxylic acid
- 3H-Imidazole-4-carboxylic acid
- 4-Carboxyimidazole
- 4-Imidazolecarboxylic acid
- 5-Imidazolic acid
- IMCOOH
- imidazole-4-carboxylic acids
- IMIDAZOLE-4(OR 5)-CARBOXYLIC ACID
- imidazole-5-carboxylic acid
Frequently asked questions
What is imidazole-4-carboxylic acid commonly used for?
It is primarily used as a building block in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and as a precursor for agrochemicals and specialty polymers.
What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of imidazole-4-carboxylic acid?
The molecular formula is C₄H₄N₂O₂ (corrected from C3N2H3COOH for accuracy), and the molecular weight is 112.09 g/mol.
How should imidazole-4-carboxylic acid be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
What purity grades are available for this product?
We supply imidazole-4-carboxylic acid in technical grade (98%+ purity) and pharmaceutical/analytical grade (99%+ purity).
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk packaging options (e.g., 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg) for imidazole-4-carboxylic acid—please inquire for custom quantities.
What documentation is provided with each order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a packing list for traceability.
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