Description

7-Bromo-1-Ethyl-1,3-Benzodiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value, halogenated benzimidazole derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a bromine substituent on the benzimidazole core, makes it an indispensable intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science: Building block for creating specialized polymers, ligands for catalysis, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Versatile reagent for introducing the 1-ethyl-benzimidazole moiety into more complex molecular architectures via further functionalization of the carboxylic acid and bromine groups.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and discovery research in academic institutions and CROs (Contract Research Organizations).

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Bromo-1-Ethyl-1,3-Benzodiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1437795-17-9
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	269.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Carboxy-7-bromo-1-ethylbenzimidazole; 1-Ethyl-7-bromo-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid; 7-Bromo-1-ethyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-5-carboxylic acid; 7-Bromo-1-ethyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid; 1437795-17-9; 1-Ethyl-7-bromo-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid; Benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid, 7-bromo-1-ethyl-
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Quality Control

We supply 7-Bromo-1-Ethyl-1,3-Benzodiazole-5-Carboxylic Acid in high-purity grades suitable for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.