Description

(5-Bro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine-2-Yl)Methanol is a high-value pyridine derivative and a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the strategic combination of bromine and trifluoromethyl substituents, which enables precise molecular modifications for developing novel compounds with enhanced properties. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to incorporate fluorinated motifs and halogenated heterocycles into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating molecules with improved metabolic stability and bioavailability through fluorine incorporation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pyridine core and halogen atoms are critical for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis, including cross-coupling reactions, due to the reactive bromine site.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers, where fluorinated aromatic systems are advantageous.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for designing molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems, leveraging its modifiable alcohol and halogen functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5-Bro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine-2-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	1206968-90-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrF3NO
Molecular Weight	256.02 g/mol
Synonyms	(5-Bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl)methanol; 2-Pyridinemethanol, 5-bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 5-Bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinemethanol; (5-Bromo-3-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyl)methanol; 5-Bromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-methanol
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Quality Control

Our production of (5-Bro-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Pyridine-2-Yl)Methanol adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. All material is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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). Due to its light-sensitive nature and the presence of fluoride/strong alkali reactive groups, the container should be kept away from incompatible materials and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.