Description

2-Bromo-5,6-Dimethoxy-3-Nitropyridine is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring bromo, nitro, and dimethoxy substituents on a pyridine core, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Used in the synthesis of specialized ligands for catalysis and in the development of organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving global clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5,6-Dimethoxy-3-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	79491-48-8
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrN2O4
Molecular Weight	263.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-2-bromo-5,6-dimethoxypyridine; 2-Bromo-5,6-dimethoxy-3-nitropyridine; 5,6-Dimethoxy-3-nitro-2-bromopyridine; Pyridine, 2-bromo-5,6-dimethoxy-3-nitro-; 79491-48-8; 2-Br-5,6-(MeO)2-3-NO2-Pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-5,6-Dimethoxy-3-Nitropyridine is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical research and production processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques. Our quality systems are designed to support applications requiring high standards, including cGMP manufacturing for pharmaceutical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging are performed under low-light conditions to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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