Description

2-Bromo-6-Methylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile and high-value brominated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique halogenated and formyl-substituted structure makes it an essential precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks and functionalized molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) active compound research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or photoactive components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for constructing molecular probes and tags due to its reactive aldehyde group, which allows for bioconjugation.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-Up: Supplied for contract research organizations (CROs) and chemical development companies requiring reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Methylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	853179-74-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	200.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-2-bromo-6-methylpyridine; 6-Methyl-2-bromopyridine-3-carboxaldehyde; 2-Bromo-6-picoline-3-carboxaldehyde; 2-Bromo-6-methyl-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 2-Bromo-6-methylnicotinaldehyde; 853179-74-5; Bromomethylpyridinecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Methylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices.

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 light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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