Description

6-Bromoisoquinoline-4-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-value brominated isoquinoline derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and an aldehyde functional group, makes it an indispensable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its bioactive heterocyclic core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and other functional organic compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromoisoquinoline-4-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	958880-34-7
Molecular Formula	C10H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	236.07 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-4-isoquinolinecarboxaldehyde; 4-Isoquinolinecarboxaldehyde, 6-bromo-; 6-Bromoisoquinoline-4-carboxaldehyde; 6-Bromo-4-formylisoquinoline; 6-Bromo-4-carbaldehyde isoquinoline; 958880-34-7; 6-Br-IQ-4-CHO
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for our fine chemical intermediates. Each batch of 6-Bromoisoquinoline-4-Carbaldehyde is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding 97% purity (HPLC). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. Our quality system supports development under cGMP guidelines as required for pharmaceutical applications.

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). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under inert atmosphere for prolonged procedures to minimize potential degradation.

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
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines

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