Description

3-Bromo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine is a high-value brominated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in modern organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) active compound libraries.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Serves as a functional handle or linker in the design of chemical probes and activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) reagents.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential building block for organic electronic materials and ligands in catalytic systems due to its electron-rich nitrogen heterocycle.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects requiring specific brominated imidazopyrazine scaffolds.
• Academic Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for methodological development in heterocyclic and cross-coupling chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine
CAS No.	944900-87-2
Molecular Formula	C7H10BrN3
Molecular Weight	216.08 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine; Imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine, 3-bromo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-; 3-Bromo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine; 944900-87-2; 3-Bromo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine; 3-Bromotetrahydroimidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry for precise characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request for every batch, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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