Description

8-Bromoisoquinolin-1-Amine, also known as 1-Amino-8-Bromo-2-Azanaphthalene, is a high-value brominated isoquinoline derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its unique heterocyclic structure with both amino and bromo functional groups makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, material science, and catalysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and specialty polymers.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: The amino and bromo groups allow for functionalization to create novel chelating ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological systems.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Bromoisoquinolin-1-Amine
CAS No.	1337879-85-2
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrN2
Molecular Weight	223.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Amino-8-bromoisoquinoline; 1-Amino-8-Bromo-2-Azanaphthalene; 8-Bromo-1-isoquinolinamine; 8-Bromo-1-aminoisoquinoline; 1-Isoquinolinamine, 8-bromo-; 8-Bromoisoquinolin-1-ylamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 8-Bromoisoquinolin-1-Amine is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our standard quality commitment includes comprehensive analytical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your regulatory and documentation needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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