Description

3,5-Dibromo-4-Hydroxypyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a halogenated pyridine derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic building block. This compound is critical for the development of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals, where its unique bromine substitution pattern enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for enhanced bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and photoactive compounds due to its electron-withdrawing bromine groups.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical raw material for fine chemical manufacturers offering bespoke synthesis services for clients in life sciences.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Utilized in medicinal chemistry programs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dibromo-4-Hydroxypyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	858852-20-7
Molecular Formula	C6H3Br2NO3
Molecular Weight	296.90 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-3,5-dibromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2,6-Dibromo-4-hydroxynicotinic acid; 3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxypicolinic acid; 3,5-Dibromo-4-pyridinol-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dibromopicolinic acid; 2-Carboxy-3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxypyridine; 3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 3,5-Dibromo-4-Hydroxypyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All material is characterized by modern analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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