Description

5-Bromo-3-Methyl-2-Azanaphthalene is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique brominated azanaphthalene structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to create new active compounds with specific electronic or steric properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), liquid crystals, and other advanced electronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to introduce complex nitrogen-containing aromatic systems into target molecules.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with enhanced light-fastness and color properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting fundamental research in organic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-3-Methyl-2-Azanaphthalene
CAS No.	16552-67-3
Molecular Formula	C10H8BrN
Molecular Weight	222.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-3-methyl-2-azanaphthalene; 5-Bromo-3-methylnaphtho[2,3-d]imidazole; 5-Bromo-3-methylbenzo[4,5]imidazo[2,1-a]isoquinoline; 5-Bromo-3-methyl-2-azaanthracene; 5-Bromo-3-methyl-2H-benzo[g]indazole; Naphtho[2,3-d]imidazole, 5-bromo-3-methyl-; 2-Azanaphthalene, 5-bromo-3-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-3-Methyl-2-Azanaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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%

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