Description

5-Bromo-6-Methyl-1H-Benzo[D]Imidazol-2(3H)-One is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring a brominated benzimidazolone core, makes it an invaluable intermediate for pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology, antiviral, and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its heterocyclic scaffold.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for OLEDs or charge-transport materials.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in medicinal chemistry to create tool compounds and probes for studying enzyme inhibition and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects and scale-up.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-6-Methyl-1H-Benzo[D]Imidazol-2(3H)-One
CAS No.	634602-92-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrN2O
Molecular Weight	227.06 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-6-methyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-benzimidazol-2-one; 5-Bromo-6-methyl-2-benzimidazolinone; 2(3H)-Benzimidazolone, 5-bromo-6-methyl-; 5-Bromo-6-methyl-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2(3H)-one; 5-Bromo-6-methyl-2-hydroxybenzimidazole; 634602-92-9; 5-Br-6-Me-BI
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-6-Methyl-1H-Benzo[D]Imidazol-2(3H)-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%

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