Description

n-(5-Bromopentyl)Benzimidoyl Bromide is a versatile bifunctional organic bromide intermediate of significant importance in synthetic organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both a benzimidoyl and a bromoalkyl chain, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and functionalized molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of benzimidazole and benzimidazole-fused heterocyclic compounds, which are core structures in numerous therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific nitrogen-containing scaffolds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers, dyes, and photoactive materials where the benzimidoyl group imparts specific electronic properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical reagent for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	n-(5-Bromopentyl)Benzimidoyl Bromide
CAS No.	41182-89-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₅Br₂N
Molecular Weight	333.06 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(5-Bromopentyl)-N-(bromomethylene)benzenamine; 5-Bromopentyl Benzimidoyl Bromide; N-(5-Bromopentyl)benzimidic Bromide; Benzenamine, N-(bromomethylene)-1-(5-bromopentyl)-; (5-Bromopentyl)(phenyl)methanimidoyl Bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-(5-Bromopentyl)Benzimidoyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every batch upon request, detailing all relevant specifications.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.