Description

2-Bromo-4-Chloro-1H-Benzoimidazole is a halogenated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where its unique substitution pattern enables the creation of molecules with targeted biological activity. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its bioactive benzimidazole core.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components in organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a molecular probe or tag due to its halogen atoms, which are amenable to further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories for method development and discovery chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Chloro-1H-Benzoimidazole
CAS No.	1388069-08-6
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrClN2
Molecular Weight	231.48 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-chloro-1H-benzimidazole; 4-Chloro-2-bromo-1H-benzoimidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole, 2-bromo-4-chloro-; 2-Bromo-4-chlorobenzimidazole; Benzimidazole, 2-bromo-4-chloro-; 1388069-08-6; 4-Chloro-2-bromo-1H-benzimidazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4-Chloro-1H-Benzoimidazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.