Description

2-(6-Bromopyridin-3-Yl)Acetic Acid is a high-purity brominated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactive bromine atom and acetic acid moiety, which enable precise functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the pyridine core is a common bioactive scaffold.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or molecular semiconductors.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A versatile starting material for custom chemical synthesis services catering to R&D and pilot-scale production.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent in medicinal chemistry and process chemistry laboratories for method development and compound library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(6-Bromopyridin-3-Yl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	404361-76-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	216.03 g/mol
Synonyms	(6-Bromopyridin-3-yl)acetic acid; 2-(6-Bromo-3-pyridinyl)acetic Acid; 3-Pyridineacetic acid, 6-bromo-; 6-Bromo-3-pyridinylacetic acid; 404361-76-8; 2-(6-Bromopyridin-3-yl)ethanoic acid; 6-Bromonicotinic acid methylene derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(6-Bromopyridin-3-Yl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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