Description

6-Bromo-5-Methoxypicolinic Acid is a versatile and high-value brominated picolinic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block, prized for its reactive bromine atom and methoxy-substituted pyridine core. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and material science sectors developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create novel chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the production of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for creating molecular probes and diagnostic agents.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: Employed in research laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-5-Methoxypicolinic Acid
CAS No.	54232-43-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO3
Molecular Weight	232.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-6-bromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 6-Bromo-5-methoxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 2-Bromo-5-methoxypicolinic acid; 6-Bromo-5-methoxypicolinate; 54232-43-8; 6-Br-5-MeO-picolinic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-5-Methoxypicolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. The product is stable under these conditions for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.