Description

2-Bromoindene is a versatile halogenated organic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive bromine atom and indene scaffold make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, enabling the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with indene-based or fused-ring structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, where the bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the research and production of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials due to its conjugated indene core.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Sonogashira couplings for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating specialty polymers with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromoindene
CAS No.	10485-09-3
Molecular Formula	C9H7Br
Molecular Weight	195.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1H-indene; 1H-Indene, 2-bromo-; Indene, 2-bromo-; 2-Bromoindene; 2-Bromo-1H-indene; Bromoindene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromoindene is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request, supporting compliance with research and cGMP manufacturing standards where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere for prolonged shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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