Description

3-Bromo-5-Methoxypyridine is a versatile halogenated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and methoxy substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to introduce functional complexity into target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel 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 molecules or components for OLEDs.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: A fundamental substrate for contract research organizations (CROs) and custom synthesis manufacturers.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Methoxypyridine
CAS No.	50720-12-2
Molecular Formula	C6H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	188.02 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-3-bromopyridine; 3-Bromo-5-methoxypyridine; 3-Bromo-5-pyridinol methyl ether; 5-Bromo-3-methoxypyridine (common misnomer); 3-Br-5-MeO-Pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Methoxypyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis projects.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (GC)	≥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.