2-Bromo-1H-imidazole

CAS: 16681-56-4

Ref. 3D-FB12791

Product Information

• Name: 2-Bromo-1H-imidazole
• Synonyms: 2-Bromoimidazole
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 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.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 146.97 g/mol
• Formula: C₃H₃BrN₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder