Description

3-Bromo-6-Methylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine is a high-purity brominated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, enabling the introduction of both bromine and the fused imidazopyridine scaffold. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for creating organic electronic materials, such as ligands for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tool compounds for studying biological pathways.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO laboratories for methodological development and discovery chemistry projects.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for the tailored synthesis of more complex, functionalized imidazopyridine derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-6-Methylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine
CAS No.	866135-71-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrN2
Molecular Weight	211.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-6-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; 6-Methyl-3-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, 3-bromo-6-methyl-; 866135-71-9; 3-Bromo-6-methyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-6-Methylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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