Description

4,6-Dibromonicotinaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromine atoms and an aldehyde group on the nicotinaldehyde core, enabling precise and efficient construction of complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, especially kinase inhibitors and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with enhanced activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to prepare sophisticated chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the development of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and conductive polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituents make it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used to synthesize labeled compounds or probes for studying biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,6-Dibromonicotinaldehyde
CAS No.	1211585-10-2
Molecular Formula	C6H3Br2NO
Molecular Weight	264.90 g/mol
Synonyms	4,6-Dibromopyridine-3-carbaldehyde; 3-Formyl-4,6-dibromopyridine; 4,6-Dibromo-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 4,6-Dibromonicotinaldehyde; Nicotinaldehyde, 4,6-dibromo-; 4,6-Dibromo-3-formylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4,6-Dibromonicotinaldehyde is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols. We ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.