Description

2-Pyridyl Tribromomethyl Sulfone is a specialized organobromine compound that serves as a versatile reagent in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a highly effective brominating agent and a precursor for generating reactive intermediates, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise and efficient bromination methodologies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A key reagent for the selective introduction of bromine atoms or tribromomethyl groups into heterocyclic and complex organic molecules during active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the tribromomethyl moiety can impart specific biological activity.
• Functional Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for creating specialized monomers or additives used in polymers, liquid crystals, or electronic materials.
• Bromination Reagent: Provides a controlled source of bromine for electrophilic or radical bromination reactions under mild conditions, offering advantages over elemental bromine.
• Cross-Coupling Reaction Partner: Can be utilized in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) to form new carbon-carbon bonds, leveraging the reactivity of the pyridyl sulfurone system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the development of activity-based probes or affinity labels for studying enzyme mechanisms and protein function.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyridyl Tribromomethyl Sulfone
CAS No.	59626-33-4
Molecular Formula	C6H4Br3NO2S
Molecular Weight	409.87 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyridine, 2-[(tribromomethyl)sulfonyl]-; 2-Pyridyltribromomethyl Sulfone; Tribromomethyl 2-Pyridyl Sulfone; 2-(Tribromomethylsulfonyl)pyridine; α,α,α-Tribromo-2-pyridylmethyl Sulfone; 2-Pyridinesulfonyl Bromoform; (Tribromomethyl)(2-pyridyl)sulfone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Pyridyl Tribromomethyl Sulfone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.