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1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (4-Formyl-1-tritylimidazole)

1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde is a biochemical compound that may be utilized as a biomaterial or organic/chemical reagent for biomedical research.
1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (4-Formyl-1-tritylimidazole)
1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (4-Formyl-1-tritylimidazole) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 33016-47-6
Product category: Biochemical Assay Reagents
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Product Description
1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde is a biochemical compound that may be utilized as a biomaterial or organic/chemical reagent for biomedical research.
1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (CAS 33016-47-6), also known as 1-tritylimidazole-4-carbaldehyde, is an imidazole derivative with the molecular formula C₂₃H₁₈N₂O and a molecular weight of 338.40 g/mol. It has a purity of ≥97%. This compound is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research. The trityl (triphenylmethyl) group serves as a protecting group for the imidazole nitrogen, preventing unwanted reactions during synthesis. The aldehyde group provides a handle for further functionalization through reductive amination, Wittig reactions, or other transformations.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde does not have a defined primary drug target as it is a chemical reagent and synthetic building block rather than a therapeutic agent. Imidazole derivatives are important pharmacophores in medicinal chemistry, found in numerous drugs with diverse activities including antifungal, antibacterial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. The trityl group protects the imidazole nitrogen during synthesis and can be removed under acidic conditions. Compounds synthesized using this reagent as a building block may target various enzymes or receptors, but the reagent itself is not a pharmacologically active agent.
ln Vitro
1-Tritylimidazole-4-carboxaldehyde is employed in the production of girolline and histamine.
As a synthetic reagent, 1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde is not typically evaluated for direct in vitro biological activity against specific molecular targets. Imidazole derivatives in general have been extensively studied for their biological activities, but the parent compound is used primarily as a chemical tool rather than a bioactive molecule. Its activity in biological assays would depend on the specific context and concentration, and any observed effects are generally considered incidental.
ln Vivo
In vivo activity data for 1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde itself is not available, as the compound is not intended for therapeutic use. Drug candidates synthesized using this reagent as a building block may be evaluated in animal models for various indications, but the biological activity is attributed to the final drug molecule rather than the imidazole reagent. The compound's primary applications remain in chemical synthesis and medicinal chemistry research.
Enzyme Assay
Cell-free biochemical assays involving 1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde typically focus on its use as a synthetic reagent. In organic synthesis, the compound can be used as a building block for the preparation of various imidazole derivatives. A standard protocol for reductive amination involves treating the aldehyde with an amine and a reducing agent (e.g., NaBH₃CN or NaBH(OAc)₃) in an appropriate solvent such as methanol or dichloroethane. The trityl group can be deprotected under acidic conditions (e.g., TFA or HCl) to reveal the free imidazole NH. Reactions are monitored by TLC and products are characterized by NMR and mass spectrometry. The compound's purity is verified by HPLC or NMR.
Cell Assay
Cell-based assays are not typically performed with 1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde as the compound is a chemical reagent. For imidazole derivatives synthesized from this reagent, standard cell-based protocols would apply depending on the target indication. For example, antifungal activity may be assessed by culturing fungal strains with the synthesized compound and measuring growth inhibition. Anticancer activity may be evaluated using cancer cell lines treated with the compound for 24-72 hours, with cell viability assessed by MTT or CellTiter-Glo assays.
Animal Protocol
In vivo studies are not typically conducted with 1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde itself. For drug candidates synthesized using this reagent, standard in vivo efficacy studies involve rodent models of the target disease. A typical protocol includes oral or intravenous administration of the test compound at various doses, with monitoring of disease progression through appropriate endpoints. The imidazole core is a privileged scaffold in medicinal chemistry, and many imidazole-containing drugs have been developed for various therapeutic areas.
ADME/Pharmacokinetics
As a chemical reagent rather than a drug, comprehensive pharmacokinetic data for 1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde is not available. The compound's molecular weight is 338.40 g/mol. The trityl group increases lipophilicity and provides steric protection during synthesis. For drug molecules synthesized from this reagent, ADME properties depend on the final structure. The imidazole core generally confers favorable physicochemical properties for drug development, including moderate polarity and hydrogen bonding capability.
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
Toxicological data specific to 1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde is limited. As with all chemical reagents, standard laboratory safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound. The compound may cause irritation upon skin or eye contact. For drug candidates synthesized using this reagent, comprehensive toxicological evaluation is required as part of the drug development process.
Additional Infomation
1-Trityl-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde is a research chemical and synthetic reagent rather than an approved pharmaceutical agent. No clinical trials or regulatory approvals exist for this compound itself. It is commercially available from various chemical suppliers for research purposes only. The compound's primary value lies in its utility as a versatile building block in organic synthesis for the preparation of imidazole derivatives. The trityl-protected imidazole enables selective functionalization at the 4-position through the aldehyde group, making this compound a valuable intermediate for pharmaceutical synthesis and medicinal chemistry research.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C23H18N2O
Molecular Weight
338.40
Exact Mass
338.141
CAS #
33016-47-6
PubChem CID
618233
Appearance
White to off-white solid powder
Density
1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point
502.8±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
180-190°C
Flash Point
257.9±28.7 °C
Vapour Pressure
0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction
1.613
LogP
5.21
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
2
Rotatable Bond Count
5
Heavy Atom Count
26
Complexity
402
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
SMILES
C1=C(N=C[N]1C(C2=CC=CC=C2)(C3=CC=CC=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4)C=O
InChi Key
YQYLLBSWWRWWAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C23H18N2O/c26-17-22-16-25(18-24-22)23(19-10-4-1-5-11-19,20-12-6-2-7-13-20)21-14-8-3-9-15-21/h1-18H
Chemical Name
1-tritylimidazole-4-carbaldehyde
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Note: Please store this product in a sealed and protected environment, avoid exposure to moisture.
Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
May dissolve in DMSO (in most cases), if not, try other solvents such as H2O, Ethanol, or DMF with a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples
Solubility (In Vivo)
Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.

Injection Formulations
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Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80: Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution 50 μL Tween 80 850 μL Saline)
*Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL Corn oil)
Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)]
*Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin 500 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO 100 μLPEG300 200 μL castor oil 650 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10: 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol 100 μL Cremophor 800 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline
Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 900 μL Corn oil)
Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)


Oral Formulations
Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium)
Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400
Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders


Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.

 (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)
Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.9551 mL 14.7754 mL 29.5508 mL
5 mM 0.5910 mL 2.9551 mL 5.9102 mL
10 mM 0.2955 mL 1.4775 mL 2.9551 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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Method for preparing DMSO stock solution mg drug pre-dissolved in μL DMSO (stock solution concentration mg/mL). Please contact us first if the concentration exceeds the DMSO solubility of the batch of drug.

Method for preparing in vivo formulation:Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.

(1) Please be sure that the solution is clear before the addition of next solvent. Dissolution methods like vortex, ultrasound or warming and heat may be used to aid dissolving.
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