Description

5-Bromobenzimidazole-2-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile and high-value brominated heterocyclic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the reactive aldehyde group and the bromine substituent, which allow for precise functionalization and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients and novel functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other bioactive heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its bioactive benzimidazole core.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, fluorescent dyes, and photoactive materials for electronic applications.
• Chemical Biology: Utilized as a probe or linker in bioconjugation chemistry and the development of biochemical tools.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromobenzimidazole-2-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	885280-26-2
Molecular Formula	C8H5BrN2O
Molecular Weight	225.04 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-1H-benzimidazole-2-carboxaldehyde; 5-Bromo-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-bromobenzimidazole; 5-Bromo-2-formylbenzimidazole; 5-Bromobenzimidazolecarboxaldehyde; 5-Bromo-2-benzimidazolecarboxaldehyde; 885280-26-2; 5-Bromo-1H-benzimidazole-2-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromobenzimidazole-2-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes to support your research and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity for oxidation, prolonged exposure to light and air should be avoided. For long-term storage, consider keeping the material under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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