Description

5-Bromo-1,3-Dimethyl-2-Pyridone, 97% is a halogenated pyridone derivative serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized scaffold for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the life sciences, fine chemical, and material science industries who require high-purity building blocks for drug discovery and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized pyridine or pyridone cores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that leverage its halogenated heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials, such as organic semiconductors or light-emitting materials, due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing molecular probes and tags used in biochemical and cellular studies.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical reagent for fine chemical companies offering bespoke synthesis services for clients in R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-1,3-Dimethyl-2-Pyridone, 97%
CAS No.	51417-13-1
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	202.05 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-1,3-dimethylpyridin-2(1H)-one; 5-Bromo-1,3-dimethyl-2(1H)-pyridinone; 2-Pyridone, 5-bromo-1,3-dimethyl-; 1,3-Dimethyl-5-bromo-2-pyridone; 5-Bromo-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyridin-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-1,3-Dimethyl-2-Pyridone, 97% is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the specified standard. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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