Description

3-Bromo-6-Methylchromone is a versatile brominated chromone derivative, a key heterocyclic scaffold in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate for the development of novel pharmacologically active compounds and functional materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting kinase inhibitors, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the chromone core's bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating organic electronic materials, dyes, and fluorescent probes due to its conjugated system.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to create tool compounds for studying biological pathways and protein functions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-6-Methylchromone
CAS No.	102653-68-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇BrO₂
Molecular Weight	239.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-6-methyl-4H-chromen-4-one; 3-Bromo-6-methyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; 6-Methyl-3-bromochromone; 3-Bromo-6-methylchromen-4-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-6-Methylchromone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.