Description

3-Acetyl-2-Bromopyridine is a versatile brominated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an acetyl and a bromine substituent, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functionalized molecules. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, enabling the development of novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive halogen and ketone functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated nitrogen-containing ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a pivotal substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl and other complex structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Acetyl-2-Bromopyridine
CAS No.	84199-61-1
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	200.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-3-acetylpyridine; 1-(2-Bromopyridin-3-yl)ethanone; 3-Acetyl-2-bromopyridine; Ethanone, 1-(2-bromo-3-pyridinyl)-; 2-Bromo-3-pyridinyl methyl ketone; 1-(2-Bromo-3-pyridyl)ethanone; 2-Bromonicotinoyl methyl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Acetyl-2-Bromopyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and our quality control protocols are designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and commercial-scale synthesis. Certificates of Analysis are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber glass, or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.