Description

2-Bromo-6-Chloronicotinic Acid is a high-purity halogenated nicotinic acid derivative, serving as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which enables precise functionalization for creating complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for drug candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized organic molecules for advanced materials, such as organic semiconductors or liquid crystals.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in medicinal chemistry and synthetic organic chemistry research for exploring new reaction pathways and molecular scaffolds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Chloronicotinic Acid
CAS No.	1060815-61-3
Molecular Formula	C6H3BrClNO2
Molecular Weight	236.45 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-2-bromonicotinic acid; 2-Bromo-6-chloropyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Carboxy-2-bromo-6-chloropyridine; Nicotinic acid, 2-bromo-6-chloro-; 2-Bromo-6-chloro-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Chloronicotinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from moisture absorption and exposure to light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0%
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.