Description

2-(Bromomethyl)Quinoxaline is a versatile brominated heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive bromomethyl group makes it a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures through nucleophilic substitution and cross-coupling reactions. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel quinoxaline-based drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides that leverage the quinoxaline scaffold for enhanced biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for creating organic semiconductors, ligands for catalysis, and photoactive materials due to its electron-accepting quinoxaline core.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions, such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig couplings, to form carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Ligand Preparation: Used to synthesize complex chelating ligands for coordination chemistry and catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Bromomethyl)Quinoxaline
CAS No.	54804-43-2
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrN2
Molecular Weight	223.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Bromomethyl)quinoxaline; Quinoxaline, 2-(bromomethyl)-; 2-Bromomethylquinoxaline; (Bromomethyl)quinoxaline; 54804-43-2; Bromomethylquinoxaline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Bromomethyl)Quinoxaline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be conducted under appropriate conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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