Description

Methyl 3-Bromopicolinate is a versatile brominated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This high-purity intermediate is critical for constructing complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences sector for creating novel active ingredients.

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 research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the picolinate scaffold.
• 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 development of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom chemical synthesis services catering to R&D and pilot-scale production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Bromopicolinate
CAS No.	53636-56-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	216.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-bromopyridine-2-carboxylate; 3-Bromo-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-bromo-, methyl ester; 3-Bromopicolinic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Bromopicolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and development applications.

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 the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.