Description

5-Bromoisoquinoline is a versatile brominated heterocyclic compound that serves as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality raw materials for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and cancers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its reactive bromine atom and isoquinoline scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis for cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other functional electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a core structure for developing molecular probes and tags to study biological processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic routes in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromoisoquinoline
CAS No.	34784-04-8
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrN
Molecular Weight	208.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoquinoline, 5-bromo-; 5-Bromo-isoquinoline; 5-Bromoisoquinolin; 5-Bromoisoquinoline; 5-Bromo-1-azanaphthalene; 5-Bromobenzo[f]quinoline (incorrect but common misnomer); 5-Br-IQ
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromoisoquinoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, GC for residual solvents, and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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