Description

6-Bromo-8-Cyano-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is specifically engineered to serve as a critical intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its unique bromo-cyano-imidazopyridine scaffold enables the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing targeted bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Serves as a versatile scaffold for designing molecular probes and tool compounds to study biological pathways and protein functions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors, due to its electron-deficient structure.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific custom synthesis projects requiring specialized heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-8-Cyano-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	1121058-24-9
Molecular Formula	C11H7BrN3O2
Molecular Weight	293.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 6-Bromo-8-cyanoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylate; 6-Bromo-8-cyanoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, 6-bromo-8-cyano-, ethyl ester; 1121058-24-9; Ethyl 6-bromo-8-cyanoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylate; 6-Bromo-8-cyano-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-8-Cyano-Imidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines where applicable to support our clients' regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.