Description

4-Bromo-n-Methylphthalimide is a versatile brominated heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise functionalization is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the production of high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to introduce the phthalimide-protected amine moiety.
• Chemical Research: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized colorants and photostable pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-n-Methylphthalimide
CAS No.	90224-73-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	240.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-N-methylphthalimide; 4-Bromo-1-methyl-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione; 1-Methyl-4-bromophthalimide; N-Methyl-4-bromophthalimide; 4-Bromo-N-methyl-1,3-dioxoisoindoline; 90224-73-0; 4-Bromophthalimide N-methyl derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-n-Methylphthalimide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%
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.