4,5-Dibromo-1H-imidazole

• CAT Number: L023342
• CAS Number: 2302-30-9
• Molecular Formula: C3H2Br2N2
• Molecular Weight: 225.87
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4,5-dibromo-1H-imidazole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H2Br2N2/c4-2-3(5)7-1-6-2/h1H,(H,6,7)
• InChIKey: MYYYOBVDIRECDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

4,5-Dibromo-1H-imidazole(CAT: L023342) is a brominated imidazole derivative, featuring bromine atoms at the 4 and 5 positions on the imidazole ring. This compound is commonly used in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, where it serves as a versatile intermediate for constructing more complex heterocyclic compounds. The electron-withdrawing effects of the bromine atoms make it suitable for various functionalization reactions, including cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki and Sonogashira couplings, which allow for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. 4,5-Dibromo-1H-imidazole is often used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and bioactive molecules, and its imidazole core is valued for applications in exploring enzyme inhibitors, antifungal agents, and other therapeutics.