Diethyl-2-propylimidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate

• CAT Number: R005649
• CAS Number: 144689-94-1
• Molecular Formula: C12H18N2O4
• Molecular Weight: 254.28
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Propyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylic Acid 4,5-Diethyl Ester
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: diethyl 2-propyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H18N2O4/c1-4-7-8-13-9(11(15)17-5-2)10(14-8)12(16)18-6-3/h4-7H2,1-3H3,(H,13,14)
• InChIKey: ZQPMIDPIXSMOAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCC1=NC(=C(N1)C(=O)OCC)C(=O)OCC

Diethyl-2-propylimidazole-4,5-dicarboxylate（Cat No.:R005649）is a functionalized imidazole derivative featuring a propyl group at the 2-position and two ethyl ester groups at the 4 and 5 positions. This compound is commonly used as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and heterocyclic materials. The imidazole core offers bioactive potential, often associated with enzyme inhibition, antimicrobial, or anti-inflammatory effects. The diethyl ester functionality provides synthetic flexibility, allowing hydrolysis or coupling reactions for further derivatization. Its balanced hydrophobicity and reactivity make it suitable for drug design and medicinal chemistry applications.