Description

4-Bromo-3-Methylpicolinic Acid is a high-purity, halogenated picolinic acid derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of novel active ingredients. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create new drug candidates and crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom chemical synthesis services catering to R&D and pilot-scale production.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-Methylpicolinic Acid
CAS No.	1211526-84-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	216.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-3-methylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 3-Methyl-4-bromopicolinic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-bromo-3-methyl-; 4-Bromo-3-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 4-Bromo-3-methylpicolinate
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3-Methylpicolinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical synthesis work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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