Description

Ethyl 2-Bromo-(2-Pyridinyl)Acetate is a versatile brominated pyridine derivative ester, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive bromoacetate moiety, which facilitates efficient carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing pyridine or substituted pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require pyridine-based structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create complex chelating ligands for metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other transition metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of bespoke compounds for client R&D programs.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 2-Bromo-(2-Pyridinyl)Acetate
CAS No.	123761-15-9
Molecular Formula	C9H10BrNO2
Molecular Weight	244.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-bromo-2-(pyridin-2-yl)acetate; 2-Bromo-2-(2-pyridinyl)acetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl α-bromo-2-pyridylacetate; (2-Pyridyl)bromoacetic acid ethyl ester; Bromo(pyridin-2-yl)acetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (2-bromo-2-pyridin-2-yl)acetate; 123761-15-9; Acetic acid, 2-bromo-2-(2-pyridinyl)-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Bromo-(2-Pyridinyl)Acetate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.