Description

2,4,5-Tribromoimidazole-1-n-Butylcarboxylate is a high-purity, multi-brominated imidazole derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive, halogenated scaffold essential for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications such as drug discovery and the synthesis of functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and anticancer research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new generation fungicides and herbicides, leveraging the bromine atoms for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of flame-retardant polymers and high-performance resins.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Potential intermediate for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED device fabrication.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Useful precursor for synthesizing N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands and other organocatalysts.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in research institutions and CROs for methodological studies and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,5-Tribromoimidazole-1-n-Butylcarboxylate
CAS No.	15287-51-1
Molecular Formula	C8H10Br3N2O2
Molecular Weight	424.89 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Butyl 2,4,5-tribromo-1H-imidazole-1-carboxylate; n-Butyl 2,4,5-tribromoimidazole-1-carboxylate; 2,4,5-Tribromo-1H-imidazole-1-carboxylic acid butyl ester; Tribromoimidazole butyl carboxylate; TBIC; 1-Carbobutoxy-2,4,5-tribromoimidazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4,5-Tribromoimidazole-1-n-Butylcarboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under inert atmosphere if specified. Keep away from strong acids/bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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