Description

4-Bromo-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value brominated imidazole derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its functionalized structure, which allows for selective cross-coupling reactions and further derivatization to create complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other biologically active heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new fungicides and herbicides, leveraging the imidazole core's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors and other specialized ligands for catalysis.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) reagents.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental substrate for custom chemical synthesis services targeting complex, multi-step synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	79326-91-3
Molecular Formula	C5H5BrN2O
Molecular Weight	189.01 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde; 1-Methyl-4-bromoimidazole-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Formyl-4-bromo-1-methylimidazole; 4-Bromo-1-methylimidazole-2-carbaldehyde; 79326-91-3; 4-Bromo-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde; 4-Bromo-1-methyl-1H-imidazole-2-carbonal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 4-Bromo-1-Methyl-1H-Imidazole-2-Carbaldehyde in high-purity grades suitable for research and commercial-scale synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We adhere to strict in-house quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

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). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

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	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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