Description

5-Bromo-2-(Difluoromethoxy)-4-Methylpyridine is a high-purity, multi-functional pyridine derivative designed for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is essential for research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in creating novel active ingredients, where its unique halogenated and difluoromethoxy substituents offer valuable synthetic handles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the pyridine core and halogen substituents.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functional additive in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic substitutions in complex organic molecule construction.
• Life Science Research: Employed in medicinal chemistry programs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-(Difluoromethoxy)-4-Methylpyridine
CAS No.	1079352-13-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrF2NO
Molecular Weight	238.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-5-bromo-2-(difluoromethoxy)pyridine; 2-(Difluoromethoxy)-5-bromo-4-methylpyridine; 5-Bromo-4-methyl-2-(difluoromethoxy)pyridine; Pyridine, 5-bromo-2-(difluoromethoxy)-4-methyl-; 1079352-13-8
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Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-2-(Difluoromethoxy)-4-Methylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.