4-Bromo-5-methylisatin

CAS: 147149-84-6

Category: Pharmaceutical Intermediates

PurityReagent Grade ≥97% (HPLC), High-Purity Grade ≥98-99% (HPLC)
Molecular FormulaC9H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight240.05
AppearanceRed crystalline solid (dark orange to red)
Packaging1 g/glass bottle, 5 g/glass bottle, 10 g/glass bottle, 25 g/glass bottle, 100 g/glass bottle, 500 g/glass bottle, or bulk packaging subject to supplier
Testing IndicatorsAppearance — Visual inspection; Melting point — Capillary melting point apparatus (250-254 °C); Purity — HPLC (≥97-99%); Identification — 1H NMR, FTIR, Mass Spectrometry; Molecular formula confirmation — Elemental Analysis (C, H, N); Residual solvents — GC (if applicable); Water content — Karl Fischer titration (if applicable).
Storage NotesStore tightly closed in a dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature; refrigeration at 2-8 °C is also recommended by some sources. Keep container sealed and protect from moisture. Supplier SDS should govern final storage requirements.
Lead Time10 days
Key intermediate/building block for pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for Nolatrexed dihydrochloride (a non-competitive thymidylate synthase inhibitor with antitumor activity, Ki = 11 nM against human enzyme, Phase III clinical trials for liver cancer). Also undergoes Baeyer-Villiger reaction with monoperphthalic acid or potassium persulfate-sulfuric acid to generate two isomeric products: 5-bromo-6-methyl-1H-benzo[1,3]oxazine-2,4-dione and 5-bromo-6-methyl-1H-benzo[1,4]oxazine-2,3-dione.