3-Bromo-2-methylpyridine
- CAS No.38749-79-0
- GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
- Availability● In Stock
High-purity 3-Bromo-2-methylpyridine (CAS 38749-79-0), a versatile pyridine-based building block for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates.
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Product Overview
3-Bromo-2-methylpyridine is a high-value halogenated heterocyclic compound widely employed as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical APIs, agrochemicals, and functional materials. With its reactive bromine atom adjacent to the methyl-substituted pyridine ring, this molecule offers excellent regioselectivity for cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki, Negishi, and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations, enabling efficient construction of structurally diverse molecular architectures.
Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H6BrN |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 172.02 g/mol |
| Density | 1.495 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Point | 76 °C |
| Flash Point | 174 °F |
| Refractive Index | 1.5604 |
| Appearance | Colorless to brown clear liquid |
| Purity (GC) | ≥99.0% |
Industrial Applications
As a specialized pyridine derivative, 3-Bromo-2-methylpyridine serves primarily as a critical synthon in multi-step organic synthesis. Its applications include:
- Pharmaceutical R&D: Building block for kinase inhibitors, CNS-targeted therapeutics, and other bioactive molecules.
- Agrochemical Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of herbicides and insecticides with enhanced selectivity.
- Material Science: Precursor for ligands in catalysis and functionalized polymers.
Stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from oxidizing agents, this compound is typically supplied in 200 kg drums or customized packaging to meet global regulatory and logistical requirements. Our stringent quality control ensures batch-to-batch consistency, supported by comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment.
