Description

2-Bromo-3,6-Dimethylpyridine is a versatile brominated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive halogen site and a sterically defined pyridine core, enabling precise molecular construction for complex targets. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the pyridine moiety is a core structural element.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as electron-transport layers and light-emitting compounds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating tagged molecules and probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories engaged in novel heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3,6-Dimethylpyridine
CAS No.	38749-92-7
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrN
Molecular Weight	186.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3,6-Dimethyl-2-bromopyridine; 2-Bromo-3,6-lutidine; 2-Bromo-3,6-dimethylpyridine; 2-Bromo-3,6-dimethyl-pyridine; Bromo-3,6-dimethylpyridine; Pyridine, 2-bromo-3,6-dimethyl-; 38749-92-7 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3,6-Dimethylpyridine 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 industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤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.