Description

4-Bromo-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile brominated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactive bromine atom and ester functionality, which enable precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors who require high-purity building blocks for drug discovery and specialty chemical synthesis.

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 bromopyridine moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• 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.
• Custom Chemical Synthesis: Utilized by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for bespoke synthesis projects and library production.
• Academic Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in cross-coupling reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Bromo-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	29681-42-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	216.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-bromopicolinate; 4-Bromo-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-bromopyridine-2-carboxylate; 4-Bromopicolinic acid methyl ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 4-bromo-, methyl ester; 4-Bromo-2-(methoxycarbonyl)pyridine; Picolinic acid, 4-bromo-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-Pyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request.

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. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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