Description

5-Bromo-6-Isoquinolinol is a halogenated isoquinoline derivative, a versatile heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is essential for medicinal chemists and R&D professionals in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological disorders, oncology, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the isoquinoline core.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors, due to its electron-rich aromatic structure.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting exploratory chemistry and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-6-Isoquinolinol
CAS No.	918488-42-3
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	224.06 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxy-5-bromoisoquinoline; 5-Bromo-6-hydroxyisoquinoline; 5-Bromoisoquinolin-6-ol; 918488-42-3; 5-Br-6-OH-Isoquinoline; 5-Bromo-6-isoquinolin-6-ol; Isoquinolin-6-ol, 5-bromo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-6-Isoquinolinol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.