Description

(3-Bromopyridin-2-Yl)Methanol is a versatile brominated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive bromine atom and a hydroxymethyl group, enabling diverse chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecules for active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging the pyridine core for biological activity.
• 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 functionalized organic molecules for electronic materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for constructing molecular probes and tags used in biochemical and diagnostic research.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Bromopyridin-2-Yl)Methanol
CAS No.	52378-64-0
Molecular Formula	C6H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	188.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-bromopyridine; 3-Bromo-2-pyridinemethanol; (3-Bromo-2-pyridinyl)methanol; 3-Bromopyridine-2-methanol; 2-Pyridinemethanol, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromo-2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine; α-Hydroxy-3-bromo-2-picoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

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

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or amber glass until use.

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.