Description

4-Bromomethylpyridine is a versatile and reactive brominated pyridine derivative, serving as a crucial alkylating agent and synthetic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the 4-pyridylmethyl moiety, a key structural feature in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of functional polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating labeled compounds and molecular probes for biochemical research.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs performing bespoke synthetic routes for clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromomethylpyridine
CAS No.	1097733-27-1
Molecular Formula	C6H6BrN
Molecular Weight	172.02 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 4-(bromomethyl)-; 4-Pyridylmethyl bromide; p-Bromomethylpyridine; 4-Picolyl bromide; 4-Bromopicoline; (4-Pyridyl)methyl bromide; 1-(4-Pyridyl)methyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromomethylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your regulatory documentation needs.

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, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or amber glass until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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