Description

4,5-Bis(Bromomethyl)Acridine is a versatile and highly functionalized acridine derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in the dual bromomethyl groups, which provide reactive handles for further functionalization, making it indispensable for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to the development of functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel acridine-based therapeutic agents, including potential anticancer and antimicrobial compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the acridine scaffold's biological activity.
• Materials Science: Precursor for creating functional organic materials, such as dyes, pigments, and organic semiconductors for electronic applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for developing fluorescent tags or molecular probes due to the inherent photophysical properties of the acridine core.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The bromomethyl groups are useful sites for various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce diverse substituents.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can act as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4,5-Bis(Bromomethyl)Acridine
CAS No.	643742-28-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₁Br₂N
Molecular Weight	365.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Bis(bromomethyl)acridine; Acridine, 4,5-bis(bromomethyl)-; 4,5-Di(bromomethyl)acridine; 1,8-Bis(bromomethyl)acridine (common misnomer); 4,5-BBMA; Contact for additional trade names and identifiers.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,5-Bis(Bromomethyl)Acridine is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

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 to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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