Description

7-Bromo-5-Iodo-1H-Benzoimidazole is a halogenated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel drug candidates, agrochemicals, and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical scaffold for the synthesis of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the research and synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a building block for creating organic electronic materials, such as ligands for OLEDs and other optoelectronic devices.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and protein functions.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo and iodo substituents make it an excellent substrate for versatile palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira).
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors and other specialized ligands for catalysis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	7-Bromo-5-Iodo-1H-Benzoimidazole
CAS No.	1806623-13-1
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrIN2
Molecular Weight	322.93 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Bromo-5-iodo-1H-benzo[d]imidazole; 1H-Benzimidazole, 7-bromo-5-iodo-; 5-Iodo-7-bromo-1H-benzimidazole; 7-Bromo-5-iodobenzimidazole; Benzimidazole, 7-bromo-5-iodo-; 1806623-13-1; 7-Br-5-I-1H-BIM
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Bromo-5-Iodo-1H-Benzoimidazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each 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. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 light-sensitive and should be handled under inert atmosphere when appropriate for prolonged use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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