Description

5-Bromo-6-Methyl-2-Pyridinecarbonitrile is a versatile and high-value pyridine derivative used as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it provides a functionalized scaffold essential for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its reactive bromo and cyano functional groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material 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 components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CROs and CDMOs for client-specific research projects and scale-up campaigns.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Utilized in exploratory chemistry for discovering new reactions and building chemical libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-6-Methyl-2-Pyridinecarbonitrile
CAS No.	1173897-86-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrN2
Molecular Weight	197.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-6-methylpicolinonitrile; 2-Cyano-5-bromo-6-methylpyridine; 5-Bromo-6-methyl-2-cyanopyridine; 5-Bromo-6-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile; 2-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 5-bromo-6-methyl-; 6-Methyl-5-bromopicolinonitrile; (5-Bromo-6-methyl-2-pyridyl)carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-6-Methyl-2-Pyridinecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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	≤ 1.0%
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.