Description

6-Bromo-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-Iodobenzimidazole is a high-value, multi-halogenated benzimidazole derivative, a crucial advanced intermediate in modern organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and iodine substituents, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and antiviral research, where the benzimidazole core is a privileged scaffold.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Enables further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) due to the presence of reactive bromo and iodo groups.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized for preparing complex ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Diagnostic Agent Development: Potential intermediate for radioiodination or fluorescent labeling probes in medical imaging and diagnostics.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-Iodobenzimidazole
CAS No.	1935040-02-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrIN2O
Molecular Weight	352.96 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodo-6-bromo-1H-benzimidazole-2-methanol; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-bromo-4-iodo-1H-benzimidazole; 6-Bromo-4-iodo-1H-benzimidazole-2-methanol; 1H-Benzimidazole-2-methanol, 6-bromo-4-iodo-; 6-Bromo-4-iodobenzimidazol-2-ylmethanol; BI-6-Br-4-I; (6-Bromo-4-iodo-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)methanol
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-Iodobenzimidazole is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of our global clientele in advanced chemical synthesis.

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 is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.