Description

4-Bromo-2-Butoxypyridine is a high-purity brominated pyridine derivative, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of the bromine and butoxy substituents, which enable selective functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for drug discovery and specialty chemical development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pyridine moiety is a central pharmacophore.
• 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, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl systems.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Butoxypyridine
CAS No.	1289027-85-5
Molecular Formula	C9H12BrNO
Molecular Weight	230.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butoxy-4-bromopyridine; 4-Bromo-2-n-butoxypyridine; Pyridine, 4-bromo-2-butoxy-; 4-Brom-2-butoxypyridin; 4-Bromo-2-(butoxy)pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Bromo-2-Butoxypyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. We ensure compliance with stringent internal specifications, which are aligned with industry best practices for fine chemical intermediates. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by HPLC, GC, NMR, and other relevant techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
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.