Description

8-Bromoxanthine is a high-purity brominated xanthine derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a versatile halogenated scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and nucleoside analogs. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science sectors, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and biochemical probes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of purine-based drug candidates, including potential kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides and plant growth regulators by modifying the xanthine core structure.
• Biochemical Probe Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for labeled compounds and molecular tools used in studying enzyme mechanisms and cellular signaling pathways.
• Nucleoside Chemistry: Fundamental starting material for the preparation of brominated nucleosides and their analogs for medicinal chemistry.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to introduce complex functionalities.
• Material Science Research: Potential precursor for specialized organic electronic materials due to its heterocyclic, halogenated structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Bromoxanthine
CAS No.	10357-68-3
Molecular Formula	C5H3BrN4O2
Molecular Weight	230.99 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Bromo-1H-purine-2,6-dione; 8-Bromo-3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione; 8-Bromoxanthine; 8-Bromo-9H-purine-2,6-diol; 8-Bromohypoxanthine (common misnomer); Xanthine, 8-bromo-; 8-BrXan
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Quality Control

Our 8-Bromoxanthine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.