Description

5-Bromo-2,3-Dimethylpyridine is a versatile brominated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of bromine and methyl groups, which enables selective functionalization for creating complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized organic molecules for electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry optimization in contract research organizations (CROs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2,3-Dimethylpyridine
CAS No.	27063-90-7
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrN
Molecular Weight	186.05 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dimethyl-5-bromopyridine; 5-Bromo-2,3-lutidine; 5-Bromo-2,3-dimethylpyridine; 27063-90-7; 5-Bromo-2,3-dimethyl-pyridine; 2,3-Dimethyl-5-bromo-pyridine; NSC 406903; AI3-52281
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 5-Bromo-2,3-Dimethylpyridine in high-purity grades suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Quality is assured through analytical methods including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place 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
Assay (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.