Description

3-Bromo-5-Isopropylpyridine is a versatile and high-value halogenated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and an isopropyl group on the pyridine ring, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the pyridine core contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components, due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Isopropylpyridine
CAS No.	1209459-74-4
Molecular Formula	C8H10BrN
Molecular Weight	200.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Isopropyl-3-bromopyridine; 3-Bromo-5-(1-methylethyl)pyridine; 3-Bromo-5-propan-2-ylpyridine; Pyridine, 3-bromo-5-(1-methylethyl)-; 1209459-74-4
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromo-5-Isopropylpyridine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
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.