Description

4-Bromo-2-Methylnicotinic Acid is a versatile brominated nicotinic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized pyridine core, enabling the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Building block for the synthesis of functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and protein functions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects and scale-up campaigns.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Methylnicotinic Acid
CAS No.	1060805-98-2
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	216.03 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-bromonicotinic acid; 4-Bromo-2-methylpyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-bromo-2-methyl-; 4-Bromo-2-picolinic acid (ambiguous); 1060805-98-2; 4-Br-2-Me-nicotinic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Methylnicotinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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