Description

6-Bromo-1-Methylindole-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value brominated indole derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure makes it an essential precursor for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. This intermediate is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to create complex heterocyclic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules targeting various disease pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the indole scaffold's bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials and functional dyes due to its conjugated system and bromine handle for further cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tool compounds for studying biological processes.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, particularly in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-1-Methylindole-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1382774-60-8
Molecular Formula	C10H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	238.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-6-bromoindole-2-carboxaldehyde; 6-Bromo-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Formyl-6-bromo-1-methylindole; 6-Bromo-1-methylindole-2-carboxaldehyde; 1-Methyl-6-bromo-2-formylindole; 6-Bromo-1-methyl-2-indolecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-1-Methylindole-2-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to support regulatory submissions and cGMP-compliant workflows where required.

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). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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