Description

6-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylnicotinic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organic intermediate. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical research and development, particularly in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing sophisticated molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially in kinase inhibitor and other small-molecule therapeutic programs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific brominated aromatic motifs.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in organic and organometallic chemistry to prepare complex ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a core structure for developing molecular probes and biochemical tools used in target identification and validation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylnicotinic Acid
CAS No.	791787-06-9
Molecular Formula	C13H10BrNO2
Molecular Weight	292.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-6-(3-bromophenyl)nicotinic acid; 6-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-picolinic acid; 2-Methyl-6-(m-bromophenyl)nicotinic acid; 791787-06-9; 6-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-methylpyridine-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Bromo-2'-methyl-[3,2']bipyridinyl-5'-carboxylic acid (related structure); m-Bromophenyl substituted picolinic acid derivative
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Quality Control

Our 6-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-Methylnicotinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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