Description

5,6-Dibromo-2-Iodo-1H-Benzoimidazole is a high-value halogenated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting kinase inhibition or as antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogen-rich structure for bioactivity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED devices due to the benzoimidazole core.
• Ligand Synthesis in Catalysis: Employed to create novel N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) precursors or other specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes, where the iodine atom allows for further functionalization.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of high-performance polymers with specific thermal or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5,6-Dibromo-2-Iodo-1H-Benzoimidazole
CAS No.	885270-95-1
Molecular Formula	C7H3Br2IN2
Molecular Weight	436.82 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodo-5,6-dibromo-1H-benzo[d]imidazole; 5,6-Dibromo-2-iodo-1H-benzimidazole; 1H-Benzoimidazole, 5,6-dibromo-2-iodo-; 885270-95-1; AI3-31070; SCHEMBL218062; ZINC000253922996; AKOS015915889
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,6-Dibromo-2-Iodo-1H-Benzoimidazole is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF; slightly soluble in organic solvents

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