Description

3-Bromo-2-(Methylthio)Pyridine is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity profile, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyridine core's bioactivity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Functional Material Development: Employed in the research and production of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromo substituent makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for modifying biomolecules or creating probes for studying biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-(Methylthio)Pyridine
CAS No.	51933-77-8
Molecular Formula	C6H6BrNS
Molecular Weight	204.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-(Methylthio)Pyridine; 3-Bromo-2-Methylsulfanylpyridine; 2-Methylthio-3-bromopyridine; 3-Bromo-2-(Methylmercapto)pyridine; 3-Bromo-2-(Methylsulfanyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 3-bromo-2-(methylthio)-; 51933-77-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2-(Methylthio)Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

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.