Description

8-Bromo-5-Methoxyisoquinoline is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring both bromine and methoxy substituents on the isoquinoline core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing kinase inhibitors, anticancer agents, and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Material Science: Used in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials due to its electron-rich aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a molecular probe or tag in bioconjugation and the study of biological pathways.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new reaction pathways in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Integral for the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Bromo-5-Methoxyisoquinoline
CAS No.	521313-45-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈BrNO
Molecular Weight	238.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-8-bromoisoquinoline; 8-Bromo-5-methoxy-isoquinoline; Isoquinoline, 8-bromo-5-methoxy-; 521313-45-1; 8-Br-5-MeO-isoquinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 8-Bromo-5-Methoxyisoquinoline is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and conformity to agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

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