Description

Methyl 5,6-Dibromopicolinate is a high-purity, specialized brominated picolinate ester serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate, enabling the introduction of halogenated pyridine motifs into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the dibromopyridine 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 synthesis of functionalized polymers and organic electronic materials due to its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tagged molecules and probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-Up: A fundamental reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs engaged in custom synthesis projects from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 5,6-Dibromopicolinate
CAS No.	1214375-13-9
Molecular Formula	C7H5Br2NO2
Molecular Weight	294.93 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dibromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5,6-dibromo-2-pyridinecarboxylate; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5,6-dibromo-, methyl ester; 5,6-Dibromopicolinic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5,6-dibromopicolate; 1214375-13-9; DBMP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 5,6-Dibromopicolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided with each shipment.

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 the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

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