Description

5-Bromo-1-Methyl-1H-Tetrazole is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a high-performance precursor for the preparation of energetic materials, pharmaceuticals, and functional polymers. This compound is essential for research and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to introduce the tetrazole moiety or as a brominating agent in complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing tetrazole rings, which are bioisosteres for carboxylic acids.
• Energetic Materials Synthesis: A vital building block for manufacturing high-energy-density materials (HEDMs), propellants, and explosives due to its nitrogen-rich structure.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, where the tetrazole group can enhance biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-1-Methyl-1H-Tetrazole
CAS No.	16681-79-1
Molecular Formula	C₂H₃BrN₄
Molecular Weight	162.97 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-5-bromotetrazole; 5-Bromo-1-methyltetrazole; 5-Bromotetrazole, 1-methyl-; 1-Methyl-5-bromo-1H-tetrazole; Methyl 5-bromotetrazole; NSC 406901; 16681-79-1; 5-Bromo-1-methyl-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole
EINECS	240-738-1

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-1-Methyl-1H-Tetrazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive applications in pharmaceutical and energetic material synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its potential sensitivity, store separately from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.