Description

3,6-Dibromo-2,5-Lutidine is a halogenated pyridine derivative, specifically a brominated lutidine, serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value proposition lies in its ability to act as a key building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, due to the reactivity of its bromine atoms. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for coupling reactions and heterocyclic system construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules containing functionalized pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dibromopyridine structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized nitrogen-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl and complex aromatic systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemists and synthetic organic chemists exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,6-Dibromo-2,5-Lutidine
CAS No.	38749-93-8
Molecular Formula	C7H7Br2N
Molecular Weight	264.95 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dimethyl-3,6-dibromopyridine; 3,6-Dibromo-2,5-dimethylpyridine; 2,5-Lutidine, 3,6-dibromo-; Dibromodimethylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,6-Dibromo-2,5-Lutidine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR for comprehensive characterization. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.