Description

6-Bromo-4-Methyl-Pyridine-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity brominated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive aldehyde group and a halogenated aromatic ring, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require a reliable, high-quality intermediate for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its modifiable aldehyde functionality.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create labeled compounds and molecular probes for studying biological pathways and target engagement.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom synthesis projects, supporting R&D and scale-up activities for specialty chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-4-Methyl-Pyridine-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1060804-71-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	200.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-formyl-4-picoline; 4-Methyl-6-bromopyridine-2-carboxaldehyde; 6-Bromo-4-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-bromo-4-methyl-; 6-Bromo-4-methylpicolinaldehyde; 6-Bromo-4-methyl-2-formylpyridine; 4-Methyl-6-bromo-2-pyridinecarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-4-Methyl-Pyridine-2-Carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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