5-Bromo-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde

• CAT Number: L033352
• CAS Number: 50743-01-6
• Molecular Formula: C4H3BrN2O
• Molecular Weight: 174.98
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-bromo-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H3BrN2O/c5-4-3(1-8)6-2-7-4/h1-2H,(H,6,7)
• InChIKey: WSKUPAMDYXOQRC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=NC(=C(N1)Br)C=O

5-Bromo-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde(CAT: L033352) is a specialized brominated heterocyclic compound crucial for advanced pharmaceutical and chemical research. Featuring a bromine atom at the 5-position and an aldehyde group at the 4-position of the imidazole ring, this compound offers exceptional versatility in synthetic chemistry. It is widely used as a building block for developing bioactive molecules, including enzyme inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. The bromine facilitates halogenation or coupling reactions, while the aldehyde group supports diverse functionalization, such as condensation and cyclization. With its stability and reactivity, 5-Bromo-1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde is indispensable for medicinal chemistry and the synthesis of complex organic frameworks.