Description

2-Amino-5-Bromo-4-Methylpyridine-3-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its versatile reactivity, offering distinct sites for further functionalization, which is critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for drug discovery and specialty chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its pyridine-based scaffold.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology: Utilized as a probe or tag in bioconjugation chemistry and for developing molecular sensors.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes under cGMP or ISO standards.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-5-Bromo-4-Methylpyridine-3-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	180994-87-0
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrN3
Molecular Weight	212.05 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-4-methyl-2-aminopyridine-3-carbonitrile; 3-Cyano-2-amino-5-bromo-4-methylpyridine; 2-Amino-5-bromo-4-methyl-3-cyanopyridine; 5-Bromo-2-amino-4-methylnicotinonitrile; 180994-87-0; 2-Amino-5-bromo-4-methyl-3-pyridinecarbonitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Amino-5-Bromo-4-Methylpyridine-3-Carbonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot and provided upon request. Our quality commitment supports applications from early-stage R&D to scale-up under cGMP guidelines.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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