Description

6-Bromo-2-Ethyl-3H-Imidazo[4,5-B]Pyridine is a high-value brominated heterocyclic building block, specifically an imidazopyridine derivative, with the CAS number 68175-12-2. This compound is critical for medicinal chemistry research and pharmaceutical development, serving as a versatile scaffold for creating novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for synthesizing targeted libraries and potential drug candidates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting various disease pathways.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a core scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and high-throughput screening libraries.
• Kinase Inhibitor Development: The imidazopyridine core is prevalent in the design of potent and selective kinase inhibitors for oncology and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of new generation herbicides and fungicides.
• Material Science: Potential building block for organic electronic materials and photoactive compounds due to its conjugated structure.
• Contract Research & Manufacturing (CRO/CMO): Supplied to service organizations supporting drug discovery and development projects for global clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-2-Ethyl-3H-Imidazo[4,5-B]Pyridine
CAS No.	68175-12-2
Molecular Formula	C9H8BrN3
Molecular Weight	238.09 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-2-ethyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 2-Ethyl-6-bromo-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 6-Bromo-2-ethylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine; 68175-12-2; Imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine, 6-bromo-2-ethyl-; 2-Ethyl-6-bromoimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2-Ethyl-3H-Imidazo[4,5-B]Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0%
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.