Description

7-Bromo-2-(chloromethyl)H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block with significant synthetic utility. Its molecular architecture, featuring both bromo and chloromethyl reactive handles, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex pharmacophores and advanced materials. This compound is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. It enables efficient derivatization and scaffold diversification in the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) targets, anti-infectives, and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for creating organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed in the design of molecular probes, activity-based probes (ABPs), and linker molecules for bioconjugation.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological development, library synthesis for high-throughput screening, and exploring new chemical spaces in academic and CRO settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Bromo-2-(chloromethyl)H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
CAS No.	1019023-07-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrClN2
Molecular Weight	245.50 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Bromo-2-(chloromethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 2-(Chloromethyl)-7-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, 7-bromo-2-(chloromethyl)-; 7-Bromo-2-chloromethylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 1019023-07-4; BRD-K94212530-001-01-9; AKOS025310717; A1-03449
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Quality Control

Every batch of 7-Bromo-2-(chloromethyl)H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical research and development processes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments. Our standard grade typically meets a purity specification of ≥95% (by HPLC), with custom synthesis and higher purity grades available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain optimal stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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