Description

3-Bromo-6-Methylpicolinic Acid is a high-purity halogenated picolinic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and a carboxylic acid group on the pyridine ring, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drug candidates targeting neurological disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogenated pyridine core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional organic molecules for electronic materials, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing molecular probes and tags to study biological processes and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects requiring specific halogenated heterocycles.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-6-Methylpicolinic Acid
CAS No.	779344-30-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	216.03 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-3-bromopicolinic acid; 3-Bromo-6-methylpyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-bromo-6-methyl-; 3-Bromo-6-picolinic acid; 3-Bromo-6-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 3-Bromo-6-methylpicolinate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-6-Methylpicolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

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