Description

8-Bromo-5-Methylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine, Hcl CAS NO 957120-36-4 is a high-purity, halogenated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials, such as ligands for catalysts or components in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Biology: Employed as a molecular probe or tag in biochemical research due to its reactive bromine moiety.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO laboratories for method development and exploratory synthesis projects.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for the contract manufacturing of complex, proprietary molecules for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Bromo-5-Methylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine, Hcl
CAS No.	957120-36-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrN2·HCl
Molecular Weight	263.53 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Bromo-5-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine hydrochloride; 5-Methyl-8-bromoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine HCl; Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine, 8-bromo-5-methyl-, hydrochloride; 8-Bromo-5-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine monohydrochloride; 957120-36-4 (CAS); 8-Br-5-Me-imidazopyridine HCl
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Quality Control

Our 8-Bromo-5-Methylimidazo[1,2-A]Pyridine, Hcl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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