Description

8-Bromomethylquinoline is a versatile brominated quinoline derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its reactive bromomethyl group makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of quinoline-based drug candidates, including potential antimicrobial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides that leverage the quinoline scaffold for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and other functional organic compounds for electronic applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tagged or modified quinoline derivatives for studying biological processes and target engagement.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Bromomethylquinoline
CAS No.	7496-46-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₈BrN
Molecular Weight	222.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinoline, 8-(bromomethyl)-; 8-(Bromomethyl)quinoline; 8-Quinolylmethyl bromide; 1-(Bromomethyl)isoquinoline (common misnomer); Bromomethylquinoline; 8-BMQ
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Bromomethylquinoline is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. 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 quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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. Keep away from heat and 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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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