Description

Ethyl 3,6-Dibromopicolinate is a high-purity brominated picolinate ester, a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and functional polymers where bromine atoms facilitate further cross-coupling reactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical component for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving global clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3,6-Dibromopicolinate
CAS No.	1214375-85-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7Br2NO2
Molecular Weight	308.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3,6-dibromopyridine-2-carboxylate; 3,6-Dibromopicolinic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3,6-dibromo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 3,6-dibromo-2-pyridinecarboxylate; Picolinic acid, 3,6-dibromo-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 3,6-Dibromopicolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. The container should be kept 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)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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