Description

Methyl 3-(Bromomethyl)-6-Chloropicolinate is a high-purity, multi-functional chemical intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its versatile reactivity, featuring both a bromomethyl group for alkylation and a chloropyridine moiety for further functionalization, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is critically needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated picolinate structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized organic molecules for electronic materials or polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical reagent for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(Bromomethyl)-6-Chloropicolinate
CAS No.	1201924-34-6
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrClNO2
Molecular Weight	264.50 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-3-(bromomethyl)picolinic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-chloro-3-(bromomethyl)picolinate; 3-(Bromomethyl)-6-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-(bromomethyl)-6-chloro-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-bromomethyl-6-chloropicolinate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-(Bromomethyl)-6-Chloropicolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. 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
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines

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