Intermediates

6-Bromonicotinic Acid

  • CAS No.6311-35-9
  • GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
  • Availability● In Stock

High-purity 6-Bromonicotinic acid (CAS 6311-35-9), a key pyridine-based building block for advanced organic synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D.

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Product Technical Details

Product Overview

6-Bromonicotinic acid is a high-value halogenated heteroaromatic carboxylic acid widely employed as a versatile intermediate in modern organic synthesis. With its bromine atom positioned at the 6-position of the nicotinic acid scaffold, this compound offers excellent reactivity for transition-metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, including Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi protocols. Its structural features make it particularly valuable in the construction of complex bioactive molecules, functional materials, and specialty ligands.

Specifications

Molecular FormulaC6H4BrNO2
Molecular Weight202.005 g/mol
CAS Number6311-35-9
AppearanceWhite to off-white powder
Assay≥98.0%
Melting Point200–203 °C (lit.)
Density1.8 ± 0.1 g/cm³
Boiling Point343.3 ± 27.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point161.4 ± 23.7 °C

Industrial Applications

As a specialized pyridine derivative, 6-Bromonicotinic acid serves primarily as a critical synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and crop protection agents. Its dual functionality—combining an electron-deficient aromatic ring with both carboxylic acid and bromo substituents—enables sequential functionalization strategies in multi-step syntheses. Key application areas include:

  • Pharmaceutical intermediates for kinase inhibitors and CNS-targeted therapeutics
  • Agrochemical research for novel herbicide and fungicide scaffolds
  • Ligand design in catalysis and coordination chemistry
  • Building block for functional polymers and electronic materials

Stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated environment, this compound maintains stability under standard laboratory conditions. Supplied in 25 kg drums or customized packaging upon request, it meets stringent quality control standards for industrial-scale use.