Description

3-Pyridyl Bromide (CAS NO 626-55-1) is a versatile and highly reactive brominated heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key pyridine-based intermediate, enabling the introduction of the 3-pyridyl moiety into complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for constructing active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of modern pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the pyridine ring system is a key structural component.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, including charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create labeled compounds and molecular probes for biochemical and pharmacological research.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a pivotal substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Pyridyl Bromide
CAS No.	626-55-1
Molecular Formula	C5H4BrN
Molecular Weight	158.00 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromopyridine; m-Bromopyridine; β-Bromopyridine; 3-Pyridyl Bromide; 3-Bromo-pyridine; Pyridine, 3-bromo-; NSC 7966; 3-BrPy
EINECS	210-956-3

Quality Control

Our 3-Pyridyl Bromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications in GMP-related synthesis and high-end research.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential concentration changes. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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