Description

1-(Bromomethyl)Isoquinoline Hydrobromide is a versatile and reactive brominated isoquinoline derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized isoquinoline scaffold that enables the construction of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are prevalent in many high-value compounds. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who are developing new active ingredients and functional molecules. The compound is supplied with a high level of purity and consistency to ensure reliable performance in sensitive synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders, cancer, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides by incorporating the isoquinoline moiety into active molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Academic & R&D: Fundamental research reagent in university and corporate laboratories for methodological development and heterocyclic chemistry exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Bromomethyl)Isoquinoline Hydrobromide
CAS No.	337508-56-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉Br₂N
Molecular Weight	311.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Isoquinoline, 1-(bromomethyl)-, hydrobromide; 1-(Bromomethyl)isoquinoline HBr; 1-Bromomethylisoquinoline Hydrobromide; 1-Methylisoquinoline, ω-bromo-, hydrobromide; (Isoquinolin-1-ylmethyl)bromide hydrobromide; 337508-56-2; 1-(Bromomethyl)isoquinoline Hydrobromide Salt
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-(Bromomethyl)Isoquinoline Hydrobromide is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.