Description

2,6-Dibromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine is a high-value, multi-functional halogenated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring bromine and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it an essential intermediate for introducing specific functionalities into target molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct advanced pyridine-based herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the halogenated ring system.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized nitrogen-donor ligands used in transition metal catalysis for fine chemical production.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as electron-transport layers and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Fluorinated Compound Library: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry and discovery chemistry to build libraries of fluorinated compounds for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dibromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine
CAS No.	55304-87-5
Molecular Formula	C6H2Br2F3N
Molecular Weight	313.89 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Trifluoromethyl)-2,6-dibromopyridine; 2,6-Dibromo-3-trifluoromethylpyridine; Pyridine, 2,6-dibromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2,6-Dibromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-3-pyridinemethanol (related); DBTP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Dibromo-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

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. Store away from incompatible materials.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.