Description

Ethyl 5-Bromo-4-Methylpicolinate is a high-purity, versatile picolinate ester derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized pyridine scaffold essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bromo and ester functionalities for further derivatization.
• 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 organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components for organic semiconductors.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom chemical synthesis services catering to the needs of biotechnology and specialty chemical companies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Bromo-4-Methylpicolinate
CAS No.	1122090-39-4
Molecular Formula	C9H10BrNO2
Molecular Weight	244.09 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-4-methylpicolinic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-bromo-4-methylpyridine-2-carboxylate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-bromo-4-methyl-, ethyl ester; 5-Bromo-4-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-bromo-4-picolinate; 1122090-39-4; 5-Bromo-4-methylpicolinate ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Bromo-4-Methylpicolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent chemical identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

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