Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
83857-96-9
Molecular Formula
C8H11ClN2O
Molecular Weight
186.64
Synonym

2-Butyl-4-chloro-1H-imidazole-5-carboxaldehyde; 2-Butyl-5-chloro-1H-imidazole-4-carboxaldehyde; 2-Butyl-4-chloro -5-formylimidazole; 2-Butyl-4-chloroimidazole-5-carboxaldehyde; 2-Butyl-5-formyl-4-chloroimidazole; Losartan Related Compound A

Keywords
Heterocycles
Impurities
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2-Butyl-4-chloro-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde is an important intermediate in medicinal and heterocyclic chemistry. Its imidazole core, substituted with a butyl group, a chloro atom, and an aldehyde, makes it versatile for synthesizing pharmaceutical compounds, agrochemicals, and biologically active molecules. It is commonly used to build more complex imidazole derivatives through condensation, cyclization, or coupling reactions, serving as a key building block in drug design and chemical research.