Description

3-Bromo-1-Ethylpyridin-2(1H)-One is a versatile brominated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, enabling the introduction of the 1-ethyl-2-oxopyridine scaffold. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive bromine site for further functionalization.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the development of specialty chemicals, ligands for catalysis, and organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A key starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific, high-purity heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-1-Ethylpyridin-2(1H)-One
CAS No.	63756-59-2
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	202.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-1-ethyl-2(1H)-pyridinone; 3-Bromo-1-ethyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one; 1-Ethyl-3-bromo-2-pyridone; 3-Bromo-1-ethyl-2-pyridone; 2(1H)-Pyridinone, 3-bromo-1-ethyl-; 3-Brom-1-ethylpyridin-2(1H)-on; 3-Bromo-1-etil-2-piridone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-1-Ethylpyridin-2(1H)-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	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.