CAS 10111-08-7: Imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde

1H-Imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde

Imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial that has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria by interfering with protein synthesis. It binds to the cytosolic protein and receptor molecule, which are involved in the activation of bacterial enzymes. Imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde reacts with anhydrous sodium and copper complex to produce hydrogen bonds, which prevent the formation of the nitrogen atoms necessary for cellular processes. This chemical also has biological properties such as glyoxal, which inhibits bacterial growth by reacting with amino groups on proteins.

Imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde is a novel protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) inhibitor with an important application to treat type-2 diabetes. It is used in the preparation of tridentate Schiff-base carboxylate-containing ligands by undergoing condensation reaction with amino acids beta-alanine and 2-aminobenzoic acid. It is also involved in the study of the imidazole-directed allylation of aldimines. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.