Description

2-(4-Bromo-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl)-Pyridine is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound featuring a brominated imidazole core linked to a pyridine ring, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern synthetic chemistry. Its unique molecular architecture makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of targeted therapeutics, including kinase inhibitors and other small molecule drugs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generation pesticides and herbicides due to its bioactive heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a foundational unit for creating complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Material Science: A building block for organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for exploratory chemistry and process development in both university laboratories and corporate research centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Bromo-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl)-Pyridine
CAS No.	71048-48-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrN3
Molecular Weight	224.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Bromo-1H-imidazol-2-yl)pyridine; 4-Bromo-2-(2-pyridyl)-1H-imidazole; 2-(4-Bromoimidazol-2-yl)pyridine; 4-Bromo-2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1H-imidazole; 71048-48-1; 2-Pyridyl-4-bromoimidazole; 4-Bromo-2-(2-pyridinyl)-1H-imidazole
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(4-Bromo-1H-Imidazol-2-Yl)-Pyridine adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical R&D and scale-up processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance with internal quality standards and research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use to maintain stability and purity.

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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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