Description

4-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-Diphenylpyridine is a versatile brominated pyridine derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactive bromomethyl group, which facilitates efficient functionalization and cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting kinase inhibitors or other biologically active heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the pyridine core is a common structural motif.
• Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized nitrogen-containing ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromomethyl group acts as an effective handle for Suzuki, Stille, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Functional Group Transformation: Readily converted into other useful functionalities such as aldehydes, alcohols, or amines, expanding its utility in multi-step syntheses.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-Diphenylpyridine
CAS No.	796096-61-2
Molecular Formula	C18H14BrN
Molecular Weight	324.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Diphenyl-4-(bromomethyl)pyridine; 4-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-diphenylpyridine; 2,6-Diphenyl-4-pyridinemethanol, 4-(bromomethyl) derivative; 4-Pyridinemethanol, 2,6-diphenyl-, 4-(bromomethyl) derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-Diphenylpyridine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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