C5H6N2O2
126.11 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
4-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid
CAS1457-59-6EC215-944-0
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
4-Methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylic acid is an organic compound containing an imidazole ring and a carboxylic acid group. It is primarily used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
5-methyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxylic acid
InChIKey
ULHLTDXPKWELHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=C(N=CN1)C(=O)O
Synonyms (11)
- 5-Methyl-1H-4-carboxylic acid