5-methyl-2-(2H-1,2,3-triazol-2-yl)benzoic acid (CAS No: 956317-36-5) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Suvorexant. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 5-Methyl-2-(2H-1,2,3-triazol-2-yl)benzoic acid,5-methyl-2-(triazol-2-yl)benzoic acid
CAS No: 956317-36-5
PubChem CID: 53260165
Mol Formula: C10H9N3O2
Mol Weight: 203.20 g/mol
Used in API: Suvorexant
IUPAC Name: 5-methyl-2-(triazol-2-yl)benzoic acid
API Intermediate Description: 5-Methyl-2-(2H-1,2,3-triazol-2-yl)benzoic acid is a heteroaryl-substituted benzoic acid used as a synthetic intermediate in medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry.It consists of a methyl-substituted benzoic acid core bearing a 1,2,3-triazole ring at the ortho position. The carboxylic acid group enables salt formation and further derivatization (esters, amides), while the triazole moiety contributes strong hydrogen-bonding capability, metabolic stability, and heteroaromatic character, features commonly exploited in drug design.
