2-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic Acid

• CAT Number: R048667
• CAS Number: 1457-58-5
• Molecular Formula: C5H6N2O2
• Molecular Weight: 126.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-4-imidazolecarboxylic Acid; 2-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-4-carboxylic Acid; 2-Methyl-4-carboxyimidazole; NSC 109147
• Storage: Store at +4C
• IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H6N2O2/c1-3-6-2-4(7-3)5(8)9/h2H,1H3,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)
• InChIKey: DTUIYOVMTFYCBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=NC=C(N1)C(=O)O

2-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid(CAT: R048667) is a heterocyclic compound featuring a methyl group at the 2-position and a carboxylic acid at the 5-position of the imidazole ring. This molecule combines acidic, basic, and aromatic characteristics, making it a valuable intermediate in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and peptide chemistry. It is often used in the synthesis of imidazole-based drugs, enzyme inhibitors, and functionalized heterocycles. The carboxyl group allows for amide bond formation, while the imidazole ring enables metal coordination and hydrogen bonding, making this compound useful in ligand design and bioconjugation.