Description

5-(Bromomethyl)Quinoline is a versatile brominated quinoline derivative, a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive bromomethyl group makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This high-purity compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences and fine chemical industries for creating novel active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of quinoline-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential anticancer, antimicrobial, and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides that leverage the quinoline scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesising specialised ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and other functional polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An effective substrate in palladium-catalysed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Bioconjugation and Probe Development: Useful for modifying biomolecules or creating fluorescent probes and diagnostic markers in biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Bromomethyl)Quinoline
CAS No.	1260796-73-3
Molecular Formula	C10H8BrN
Molecular Weight	222.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Bromomethyl)quinoline; Quinoline, 5-(bromomethyl)-; 5-Bromomethylquinoline; 5-Quinolinemethyl bromide; (Quinolin-5-yl)methyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(Bromomethyl)Quinoline is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients in regulated development pathways.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere if necessary to prevent degradation.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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