Description

2-Bromo-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-4,5-Dicarbonitrile is a versatile and highly functionalized heterocyclic building block. Its value lies in its reactive bromine and nitrile groups, which enable efficient derivatization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to develop novel fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile scaffold for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) and nucleophilic substitution.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of novel nitrogen-donor ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in discovery chemistry programs for exploring new chemical space and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-4,5-Dicarbonitrile
CAS No.	115905-43-6
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrN4
Molecular Weight	223.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-4,5-dicarbonitrile; 1-Methyl-2-bromoimidazole-4,5-dicarbonitrile; 4,5-Dicyano-2-bromo-1-methylimidazole; 2-Bromo-1-methyl-4,5-imidazoledicarbonitrile; 1H-Imidazole-4,5-dicarbonitrile, 2-bromo-1-methyl-; 115905-43-6
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-4,5-Dicarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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