Description

5-(3-Bromobenzoyl)-2-Chloropyridine is a high-purity, advanced pharmaceutical intermediate characterized by its distinct halogenated pyridine and benzophenone structure. This compound is critical for medicinal chemistry research and development, serving as a versatile building block for constructing complex bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought after by R&D teams and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a core scaffold or derivatization point in drug discovery programs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing new crop protection agents and pesticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of client-specific target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(3-Bromobenzoyl)-2-Chloropyridine
CAS No.	1187165-79-2
Molecular Formula	C12H7BrClNO
Molecular Weight	296.55 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-5-(3-bromobenzoyl)pyridine; (3-Bromophenyl)(6-chloropyridin-3-yl)methanone; 5-(3-Bromobenzoyl)-2-chloropyridine; 3-Bromo-α-(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)benzene methanol (keto form); 6-Chloro-3-pyridinyl 3-bromophenyl ketone
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-(3-Bromobenzoyl)-2-Chloropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. We ensure compliance with stringent internal specifications suitable for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, identity, and impurity profile data is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

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