Description

4-(Bromomethyl)-2-Methylpyridine Hydrobromide is a versatile and reactive brominated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, providing both a reactive bromomethyl handle and a pyridine core for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to prepare functionalized pyridine ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the development of organic electronic materials, such as ligands for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed to create tagged or modified molecules for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: Serves as a starting material for contract research organizations and academic laboratories exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Bromomethyl)-2-Methylpyridine Hydrobromide
CAS No.	1245640-51-0
Molecular Formula	C7H9Br2N
Molecular Weight	266.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-(bromomethyl)pyridine hydrobromide; 4-(Bromomethyl)-2-picoline hydrobromide; 2-Picoline, 4-(bromomethyl)-, hydrobromide; 4-Bromomethyl-2-methylpyridine hydrobromide; 2-Methyl-4-bromomethylpyridine HBr
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Bromomethyl)-2-Methylpyridine Hydrobromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and moisture content. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to ensure compliance with your research and development specifications.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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