Description

5-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 and agrochemicals, where its unique structure enables the construction of complex molecules. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the life sciences sector, particularly those focused on medicinal chemistry, crop protection, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Material Science: Serves as a building block for creating specialized organic ligands, polymers, and liquid crystals with tailored electronic properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to introduce functionalized pyridone motifs into more complex architectures.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-1-Ethylpyridin-2(1H)-One
CAS No.	63785-87-5
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	202.05 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-1-ethyl-2-pyridone; 5-Bromo-1-ethyl-2(1H)-pyridinone; 1-Ethyl-5-bromo-2-pyridone; 5-Bromo-1-ethylpyridin-2-one; 2(1H)-Pyridinone, 5-bromo-1-ethyl-; 5-Bromo-1-ethyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-1-Ethylpyridin-2(1H)-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
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.