Description

1-(2-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl)-1H-Imidazole is a versatile brominated aromatic heterocycle, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive bromomethyl group, which facilitates efficient functionalization and cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create novel N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science: Monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology: Useful for bioconjugation and as a probe in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Custom Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs for client-specific molecule construction.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl)-1H-Imidazole
CAS No.	788137-99-5
Molecular Formula	C10H9BrN2
Molecular Weight	237.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Bromobenzyl)-1H-imidazole; 2-(Bromomethyl)phenylimidazole; 1H-Imidazole, 1-[2-(bromomethyl)phenyl]-; 1-(2-Bromomethylphenyl)imidazole; 2-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)benzyl bromide; o-(Bromomethyl)phenylimidazole; 1-(o-Bromobenzyl)imidazole; 1-(2-Bromobenzyl)imidazole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-(Bromomethyl)Phenyl)-1H-Imidazole is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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