Description

5-Bromo-1,3-Indandione is a versatile brominated organic building block and key synthetic intermediate. Its unique indandione scaffold functionalized with a reactive bromine atom makes it a critical precursor for the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific electronic or biological properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for organic semiconductors, dyes, and photoactive materials due to its conjugated indandione core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalytic systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new organic reactions and synthetic methodologies.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Utilized in the creation of fluorescent markers and sensors for analytical and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-1,3-Indandione
CAS No.	27611-39-8
Molecular Formula	C9H5BrO2
Molecular Weight	225.04 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromoindane-1,3-dione; 5-Bromo-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione; 5-Bromo-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1,3-dione; 1,3-Indandione, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromoisatin (common misnomer, related structure); Bromoindandione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-1,3-Indandione is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to light and tendency for oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline 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.