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2,4-Dibromoimidazole (CAS 64591-03-3)

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CAS Number:
64591-03-3
Molecular Weight:
225.9
Molecular Formula:
C3H2Br2N2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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2,4-Dibromoimidazole (DBI) is a heterocyclic compound with a wide range of applications in organic chemistry and biochemistry. It is employed as an intermediate for synthesizing organic compounds like imidazolium salts, imidazole derivatives, and imidazolium-based catalysts, as well as a reagent for producing heterocyclic compounds, including other nitrogen-containing compounds. It is also used as a ligand in coordination complexes and as a catalyst in biocatalysis. Additionally, 2,4-Dibromoimidazole exhibits antimicrobial activity against a range of bacteria, including Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.


2,4-Dibromoimidazole (CAS 64591-03-3) References

  1. Site-selective Suzuki-Miyaura coupling of heteroaryl halides - understanding the trends for pharmaceutically important classes.  |  Almond-Thynne, J., et al. 2017. Chem Sci. 8: 40-62. PMID: 28451148
  2. The uncoupling of respiratory-chain phosphorylation by 4,5,6,7-tetrachloro-2-trifluoromethylbenzimidazole.  |  Beechey, RB. 1966. Biochem J. 98: 284-9. PMID: 4223043

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

2,4-Dibromoimidazole, 1 g

sc-298611
1 g
$168.00

2,4-Dibromoimidazole, 5 g

sc-298611A
5 g
$678.00