CAS 16681-56-4

2-Bromo-1H-imidazole

Description:

2-Bromo-1H-imidazole is a heterocyclic organic compound characterized by its imidazole ring, which contains two nitrogen atoms in a five-membered ring structure. The presence of a bromine atom at the second position of the imidazole ring significantly influences its chemical reactivity and properties. This compound is typically a white to off-white solid and is soluble in polar solvents such as water and alcohols, making it useful in various chemical reactions and applications. 2-Bromo-1H-imidazole is often employed as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its reactivity allows it to participate in nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable in the synthesis of more complex molecules. Additionally, the compound exhibits biological activity, which can be attributed to the imidazole moiety, commonly found in many biologically active compounds. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this substance, as it may pose health risks if ingested or inhaled.

Formula: C₃H₃BrN₂

InChI: InChI=1/C3H3BrN2/c4-3-5-1-2-6-3/h1-2H,(H,5,6)

SMILES: c1c[nH]c(Br)n1

2-Bromoimidazole, 95%

CAS: 16681-56-4

2-Bromoimidazole is used as an organic chemical synthesis intermediate. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU r

Formula: C₃H₃BrN₂

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 146.98

Ref: 02-H52553

2-Bromo-1H-imidazole

CAS: 16681-56-4

Formula: C₃H₃BrN₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 146.9733

Ref: IN-DA003805

2-Bromo-1H-imidazole

CAS: 16681-56-4

2-Bromo-1H-imidazole

Formula: C₃H₃BrN₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: white powder

Molecular weight: 146.97g/mol

Ref: 54-OR10366

2-Bromo-1H-imidazole

CAS: 16681-56-4

Formula: C₃H₃BrN₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 146.975

Ref: 10-F067395

2-Bromo-1H-imidazole

CAS: 16681-56-4

2-Bromo-1H-imidazole is an environmental pollutant that has been detected in the atmosphere, water, and soil. It is used as a pesticide and has been found to be an impurity in biphenyl. 2-Bromo-1H-imidazole can be used as a substrate for the Suzuki coupling reaction or as a starting material for the synthesis of imidazole derivatives. The compound spontaneously fragments under acidic conditions to form nitric acid and hydrogen bromide. 2-Bromo-1H-imidazole has been shown to inhibit hepatitis C virus (HCV) replication and induce cancer cell apoptosis in vitro.
2-Bromo-1H-imidazole is also known to cause DNA fragmentation in cells through oxidation by reactive oxygen species or through spontaneous decomposition of the molecule into acid, bromine radicals, and ammonia.

Formula: C₃H₃BrN₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 146.97 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FB12791