Description

2-Bromo-5-Methylpyridin-4-Amine is a halogenated pyridine derivative serving as a versatile and high-value organic building block. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and an amine group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its pyridine core for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components, due to its electron-rich aromatic system.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: An essential substrate for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) producing tailored compounds for client R&D projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-Methylpyridin-4-Amine
CAS No.	79055-60-0
Molecular Formula	C6H7BrN2
Molecular Weight	187.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Amino-2-bromo-5-methylpyridine; 5-Methyl-2-bromopyridin-4-amine; 2-Bromo-5-methyl-4-pyridinamine; 2-Bromo-5-methyl-4-aminopyridine; 4-Pyridinamine, 2-bromo-5-methyl-; 2-Bromo-5-methylpyridin-4-ylamine
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-5-Methylpyridin-4-Amine is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for industrial and research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.