
Catalog Number	AR00BI00
Chemical Name	1-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propan-1-one
CAS Number	304457-86-1
Molecular Formula	C6H8N2O
Molecular Weight	124.1405
MDL Number	MFCD19216577
SMILES	CCC(=O)c1cnc[nH]1

1-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)-1-propanone is a versatile compound that finds widespread application in chemical synthesis. This compound is commonly utilized as a building block in the synthesis of various organic molecules due to its unique structural features and reactivity. One of the key applications of 1-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)-1-propanone is in the preparation of pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients. Its imidazole moiety imparts specific biological properties to the synthesized compounds, making it a valuable tool in drug discovery and development. Additionally, this compound can serve as a precursor for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, which are essential in medicinal chemistry and material science. The ability of 1-(1H-Imidazol-5-yl)-1-propanone to participate in various chemical reactions makes it a crucial component in the toolbox of synthetic chemists working on the design and synthesis of novel compounds for a wide range of applications.