Description

3-(Bromomethyl)-2,5-Dichloropyridine is a versatile and highly functionalized pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of reactive bromomethyl and chloro substituents, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing a functionalized pyridine core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to prepare sophisticated nitrogen-containing ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the development of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromomethyl group acts as an excellent handle for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Nucleophilic Substitution: The halogen sites are reactive toward various nucleophiles, facilitating the introduction of diverse functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Bromomethyl)-2,5-Dichloropyridine
CAS No.	1141990-05-7
Molecular Formula	C7H4BrCl2N
Molecular Weight	254.92 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dichloro-3-(bromomethyl)pyridine; 3-Bromomethyl-2,5-dichloropyridine; (2,5-Dichloropyridin-3-yl)methyl bromide; Pyridine, 3-(bromomethyl)-2,5-dichloro-; 1141990-05-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Bromomethyl)-2,5-Dichloropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation 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 (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to prevent degradation.

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	≤ 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.