Description

2,6-Dibromo-4-cyanopyridine is a versatile and highly functionalized pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of bromine and cyano groups, which act as reactive handles for cross-coupling and further functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially kinase inhibitors and other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct advanced pyridine-based herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atoms are excellent substrates for Suzuki, Stille, and Buchwald-Hartwig amination reactions.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: Employed in research laboratories for the discovery and scale-up of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dibromo-4-Cyanopyridine
CAS No.	408352-58-9
Molecular Formula	C6H2Br2N2
Molecular Weight	261.90 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyano-2,6-dibromopyridine; 2,6-Dibromo-4-pyridinecarbonitrile; 2,6-Dibromopyridine-4-carbonitrile; 4-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 2,6-dibromo-; 2,6-Dibromoisonicotinonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dibromo-4-cyanopyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your R&D or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

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%

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