Description

5-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-(4-Methylphenyl)-1H-Imidazole-2-Thiol is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic building block featuring a bromophenyl substituent and a thiol functional group. This compound is valued for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical agents and functional materials. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing new active ingredients and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators due to its bioactive imidazole-thiol core.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components in charge-transport layers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic chemistry as a versatile scaffold for constructing more complex heterocyclic systems via its reactive thiol and halogen sites.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Potential use in biochemical assays and as a probe for studying biological pathways involving thiol-reactive processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-(4-Methylphenyl)-1H-Imidazole-2-Thiol
CAS No.	1105189-65-8
Molecular Formula	C16H13BrN2S
Molecular Weight	345.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-(p-tolyl)-1H-imidazole-2-thiol; 1-(4-Methylphenyl)-5-(4-bromophenyl)-1H-imidazole-2-thiol; 2-Mercapto-5-(4-bromophenyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)imidazole; 5-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-2-mercaptoimidazole; 2-Thiol-5-(4-bromophenyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)imidazole; 1105189-65-8; 5-(p-Bromophenyl)-1-(p-tolyl)imidazole-2-thiol
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Quality Control

Our 5-(4-Bromophenyl)-1-(4-Methylphenyl)-1H-Imidazole-2-Thiol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere); prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.