Description

2,6-Dibromo-3-Chloro-Pyridine is a halogenated pyridine derivative serving as a critical multi-functional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a sterically defined, electron-deficient aromatic core for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with tailored activity profiles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create sophisticated nitrogen-containing ligands for transition metal catalysis and materials science applications.
• Functional Material Research: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the development of electronic materials, liquid crystals, and polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and Negishi cross-coupling reactions due to its halogen substituents.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: Employed in contract research organizations (CROs) and academic labs for exploratory chemistry and route scouting.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dibromo-3-Chloro-Pyridine
CAS No.	55304-77-3
Molecular Formula	C5H2Br2ClN
Molecular Weight	271.34 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-2,6-dibromopyridine; 2,6-Dibromo-3-chloropyridine; Pyridine, 2,6-dibromo-3-chloro-; 3-Chloro-2,6-dibromopyridine; 55304-77-3 (CAS); 2,6-Dibromo-3-chloro-pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Dibromo-3-Chloro-Pyridine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot and supplied with every order.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.