Description

3-Bromo-2-Methyl-6-(Methylthio)Pyridine is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring bromine and methylthio substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its reactive halogen site.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or organic semiconductors.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the life sciences sector.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for methodological studies in heterocyclic and organosulfur chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Methyl-6-(Methylthio)Pyridine
CAS No.	1289058-21-4
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrNS
Molecular Weight	218.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2-methyl-6-(methylsulfanyl)pyridine; 6-Bromo-3-methyl-2-(methylthio)pyridine; 2-Methyl-6-(methylthio)-3-bromopyridine; 3-Bromo-2-methyl-6-methylthiopyridine; Pyridine, 3-bromo-2-methyl-6-(methylthio)-; 1289058-21-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromo-2-Methyl-6-(Methylthio)Pyridine is produced under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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