Description

2-Amino-5-Bromo-6-Methylpyridine is a high-purity brominated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive halogen site and a protected amino group, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine core.
• 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.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create labeled compounds and molecular probes for biochemical and diagnostic research applications.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: A versatile scaffold for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs performing custom synthesis from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-5-Bromo-6-Methylpyridine
CAS No.	42753-71-9
Molecular Formula	C6H7BrN2
Molecular Weight	187.04 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-6-methylpyridin-2-amine; 5-Bromo-2-amino-6-methylpyridine; 6-Methyl-5-bromopyridin-2-amine; 2-Amino-5-bromo-6-picoline; 5-Bromo-6-methyl-2-pyridinamine; 2-Pyridinamine, 5-bromo-6-methyl-; 5-Bromo-2-amino-6-picoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-5-Bromo-6-Methylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude 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%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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