Description

5-(Bromomethyl)Quinoxaline is a versatile brominated heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive bromomethyl group makes it a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures through efficient cross-coupling and functionalization reactions. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of quinoxaline-based drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides that incorporate the quinoxaline scaffold for enhanced activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and other functional organic compounds for electronic applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling and modifying biomolecules due to its reactive handle, aiding in biochemical and diagnostic research.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: Supplied for contract research organizations (CROs) and chemical companies engaged in custom synthesis projects from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Bromomethyl)Quinoxaline
CAS No.	131454-80-3
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrN2
Molecular Weight	223.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinoxaline, 5-(bromomethyl)-; 5-Bromomethylquinoxaline; (Quinoxalin-5-yl)methyl bromide; 5-(Bromomethyl)benzo[g]quinoxaline; 131454-80-3; Quinoxaline-5-methyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(Bromomethyl)Quinoxaline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles against our stringent specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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