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What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde (CAS: 178488-37-4)?
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5-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde (CAS: 178488-37-4) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 224.22 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. This compound exhibits moderate reactivity, particularly towards nucleophiles. It is typically used in organic synthesis and as a starting material for drug discovery.
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CAS No
178488-37-4
English Name
5-Methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carbaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C9H8N2O
Molecular Weight
160.17600000000002 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=CC2=NC=C(N12)C=O
InChIKey
DUMDWTOBALQSBO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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