Description

2-(1-Bromo-Ethyl)-Pyridine is a versatile brominated pyridine derivative, serving as a crucial alkylating agent and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive bromoethyl side chain, which enables efficient carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formation under controlled conditions. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized pyridine-based ligands used in catalytic systems.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of functionalized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an electrophilic partner in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Negishi).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(1-Bromo-Ethyl)-Pyridine
CAS No.	75504-01-7
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrN
Molecular Weight	186.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Pyridyl)ethyl bromide; 2-(1-Bromoethyl)pyridine; α-Bromoethylpyridine; (1-Bromoethyl)pyridine; 2-Pyridineethanamine, N-(1-bromoethyl)-; 2-(α-Bromoethyl)pyridine; 2-(Bromoethyl)pyridine (isomer); Pyridine, 2-(1-bromoethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 2-(1-Bromo-Ethyl)-Pyridine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or amber glass until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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