Description

5-Bromo-3-Cyano-2-Hydroxypyridine is a versatile brominated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable scaffold for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the bromo and cyano groups enable further functionalization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and functional dyes due to its electron-withdrawing substituents.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for constructing molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-3-Cyano-2-Hydroxypyridine
CAS No.	405224-22-8
Molecular Formula	C6H3BrN2O
Molecular Weight	199.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-5-bromo-3-cyanopyridine; 5-Bromo-2-hydroxynicotinonitrile; 3-Cyano-5-bromo-2-pyridinol; 5-Bromo-3-cyano-2(1H)-pyridinone; 5-Bromo-2-hydroxy-3-pyridinecarbonitrile; 405224-22-8; 2-Pyridinol, 5-bromo-3-cyano-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-3-Cyano-2-Hydroxypyridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.