Description

3-Bromo-1-Methyl-Pyridinium Iodide is a versatile and highly reactive quaternary ammonium salt, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as an effective alkylating agent and a precursor for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds and ionic liquids. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it facilitates the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing pyridine or quaternary ammonium moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific pyridinium structures.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating task-specific ionic liquids used as green solvents or catalysts in various chemical processes.
• Alkylating Agent: Employed in organic synthesis to transfer a methyl group to nucleophiles such as amines, thiols, and enolates.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel polymers, dyes, and photoactive materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a reagent for modifying biomolecules or creating fluorescent tags for research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-1-Methyl-Pyridinium Iodide
CAS No.	32222-42-7
Molecular Formula	C6H7BrIN
Molecular Weight	299.94 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-3-bromopyridinium iodide; N-Methyl-3-bromopyridinium iodide; 3-Bromo-N-methylpyridinium iodide; 3-Bromo-1-methylpyridin-1-ium iodide; Pyridinium, 3-bromo-1-methyl-, iodide (1:1); 3-Bromopyridinium, 1-methyl-, iodide
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-1-Methyl-Pyridinium Iodide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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