Description

2-Bromo-4-Bromomethyl-Pyridine is a versatile and highly reactive halogenated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of bromine atoms, which enables efficient functionalization and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct pyridine-based herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl and other complex structures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tagged molecules and probes for studying biological processes and target identification.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-Bromomethyl-Pyridine
CAS No.	83004-14-2
Molecular Formula	C6H5Br2N
Molecular Weight	250.92 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)-2-bromopyridine; 2-Bromo-4-(bromomethyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 2-bromo-4-(bromomethyl)-; 83004-14-2; 2,4-Dibromomethylpyridine (incorrect but common alias); 2-Bromo-4-bromomethylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-4-Bromomethyl-Pyridine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by HPLC, GC, NMR, and other relevant techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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