Description

3-Bromo-4-(Methylsulfonyl)Pyridine is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block characterized by its bromine and methylsulfonyl substituents. This compound is essential for facilitating advanced molecular transformations in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences sector for constructing complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive halogen and electron-withdrawing sulfone group.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for creating functionalized ligands, organic semiconductors, and advanced polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and Buchwald-Hartwig amination reactions to introduce the pyridine core.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-(Methylsulfonyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	1209458-05-8
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrNO2S
Molecular Weight	250.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-(methylsulfonyl)pyridine; 4-(Methylsulfonyl)-3-bromopyridine; 3-Bromo-4-methanesulfonylpyridine; Pyridine, 3-bromo-4-(methylsulfonyl)-; 1209458-05-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-4-(Methylsulfonyl)Pyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry 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.