Description

6-Bromo-4-Oxo-1H-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value brominated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a bromine substituent, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for constructing complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-4-Oxo-1H-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1393567-38-8
Molecular Formula	C6H4BrNO3
Molecular Weight	218.01 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Bromo-6-carboxy-4-pyridone; 6-Bromo-2-pyridone-4-carboxylic acid; 6-Bromo-4-hydroxypyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 6-Bromo-4(1H)-pyridone-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-6-bromo-4-pyridone; 6-Bromo-4-oxo-1H-pyridine-2-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-4-Oxo-1H-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and purity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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