Description

2-Bromo-4-Fluoro-6-Methylpyridine is a high-purity halogenated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional agrochemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific bromo and fluoro functionalities into heterocyclic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially for kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine and bromine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and material science.
• Functional Material Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tagged molecules for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental reagent for custom synthesis houses and CROs/CMOs serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Fluoro-6-Methylpyridine
CAS No.	1211526-18-9
Molecular Formula	C6H5BrFN
Molecular Weight	190.01 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-2-bromo-6-methylpyridine; 6-Methyl-2-bromo-4-fluoropyridine; 2-Bromo-4-fluoro-6-picoline; Pyridine, 2-bromo-4-fluoro-6-methyl-; Bromofluoromethylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-4-Fluoro-6-Methylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as confirmed by HPLC, GC, NMR, and other analytical techniques.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.