Description

Ethyl 5-Bromo-6-Chloro-2-Methylnicotinate is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate in the development of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, offering precise reactivity for selective functionalization. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional unit in the development of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the creation of labeled compounds and molecular probes for biochemical and diagnostic applications.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up process development.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Facilitates methodological research in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and heterocyclic chemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Bromo-6-Chloro-2-Methylnicotinate
CAS No.	41598-78-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9BrClNO2
Molecular Weight	278.53 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-6-chloro-2-methylnicotinic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-bromo-6-chloro-2-methylpyridine-3-carboxylate; 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-bromo-6-chloro-2-methyl-, ethyl ester; 5-Bromo-6-chloro-2-methyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; 2-Methyl-5-bromo-6-chloronicotinic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-bromo-6-chloro-2-methyl-3-pyridinecarboxylate; 41598-78-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Bromo-6-Chloro-2-Methylnicotinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous 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 process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for each lot to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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