5-Bromobenzo[d][1,3]dioxole, CAS No. 2635-13-4

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2635-13-4

Catalog No. EBD43539

CAS 2635-13-4

Name 5-Bromobenzo[d][1,3]dioxole

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3,4-Methylenedioxybromobenzene 5-Bromo-1,3-benzodioxole T56BODOCHJGE T56BODOCHJGE[WLN] 4-Bromo-1,2-(methylenedixoy)benzene 4-Bromo-1,2-methylenedioxybenzene 4-Bromo-1,2-(Methylenedioxy)Benzene 1,3-Benzodioxole,5-bromo- timtec-bbsbb006662 4-bromomethylenedioxybenzene 1,2-methylenedioxy-4-bromobenzene 1-bromo-3,4-(methylenedioxy)benzene 3,4-methylendioxybromobenzene 5-Bromobenzo[d][1,3]dioxole

Molecular Formula: C7H5BrO2

Molecular Weight: 201.02

MDL Number: MFCD00005821

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Thiophene, Pyrene, and Fluorene Derivatives

Product Description:

5-Bromobenzo[d][1,3]dioxole is a brominated heterocyclic compound featuring a benzodioxole core, where a methylenedioxy bridge is fused to a benzene ring with a bromine substituent at the 5-position. This structure combines a halogenated aromatic ring with a cyclic ether moiety, making it a versatile synthetic intermediate. Its primary application lies in pharmaceutical chemistry, serving as a key building block for the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including potential drug candidates targeting neurological disorders and antimicrobial agents. The bromine atom enables cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck), while the benzodioxole group is a common pharmacophore in natural products and synthetic drugs. Additionally, it is widely used as a general organic synthesis building block for constructing complex heterocycles and functional materials. The compound is stable under standard storage conditions but should be handled with care due to its irritant properties.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 85-86 °C/1 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 113 °C

Density: 1.669 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.583(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear yellow-orange liquid