Description

7-Bromo-2-Methyl-1H-Benzoimidazole-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate with a distinct halogenated benzimidazole core structure. This compound is valued for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and antiviral research. It is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of targeted small molecule drugs, especially kinase inhibitors and antiviral compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new fungicides and herbicides that leverage the benzimidazole scaffold for biological activity.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Serves as a versatile scaffold for creating molecular probes and tool compounds to study enzyme function and cellular pathways.
• Material Science: Potential building block for specialty polymers and organic electronic materials due to its fused aromatic system.
• Contract Research & Manufacturing (CRO/CMO): Supplied to organizations engaged in custom synthesis and scale-up services for client projects.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for methodological development and novel heterocyclic chemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Bromo-2-Methyl-1H-Benzoimidazole-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1378255-43-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	255.07 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Bromo-2-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid; 1H-Benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 7-bromo-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-7-bromo-1H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid; 7-Bromo-2-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carboxylic acid; 1378255-43-6; 7-Br-2-Me-BIA-5-COOH
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Quality Control

Our 7-Bromo-2-Methyl-1H-Benzoimidazole-5-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring GMP-grade intermediates and research materials.

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). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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