Description

6-Bromo-2-(4-Bromophenyl)-Indole is a halogenated indole derivative, a versatile and high-value organic intermediate. Its core value lies in its bifunctional brominated structure, which provides two distinct reactive sites for selective cross-coupling and functionalization reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors, particularly for the synthesis of complex molecules, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a precursor for electron-transporting or host materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki and Buchwald-Hartwig amination.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of polymers and advanced organic semiconductors with tailored electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-2-(4-Bromophenyl)-Indole
CAS No.	28718-96-9
Molecular Formula	C14H9Br2N
Molecular Weight	351.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Bromophenyl)-6-bromo-1H-indole; 6-Bromo-2-(4-bromophenyl)-1H-indole; 1H-Indole, 6-bromo-2-(4-bromophenyl)-; 6-Bromo-2-(p-bromophenyl)indole; 2-(4-Bromophenyl)-6-bromoindole; 6-Bromo-2-(4'-bromophenyl)indole; 28718-96-9; BBI (abbreviation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2-(4-Bromophenyl)-Indole is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical data. Our quality system supports development and cGMP manufacturing requirements for advanced intermediates.

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 incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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