Chemical Name: | 3H-IMIDAZO[4,5-C]PYRIDINE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID |
CAS Number: | 91996-99-5 |
Product Number: | AG00H1UG(AGN-PC-0WOKCS) |
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Molecular Formula: | C7H5N3O2 |
Molecular Weight: | 163.1335 |
The 1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis for its unique properties and reactivity. This compound serves as a key building block in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. Due to its structural features, the 1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid can undergo various functionalization reactions, allowing chemists to introduce specific functional groups at precise positions in the molecule. This versatility makes it a valuable tool in the creation of new chemical entities with potential therapeutic or industrial applications. Additionally, the presence of both the imidazo and pyridine rings in the structure can confer specific biological activities to the molecules derived from this acid, making it an important scaffold in drug discovery and development.