Description

2-Bromo-6-Mesitylpyridine is a specialized brominated pyridine derivative featuring a bulky mesityl substituent. This compound matters as a key organic building block and ligand precursor in advanced chemical synthesis, offering steric hindrance and electronic tuning for catalytic systems. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting neurological disorders.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sterically demanding N-donor ligands for transition metal catalysis, such as in cross-coupling and polymerization reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its rigid, aromatic structure.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile reagent for introducing the 2-bromo-6-mesitylpyridine moiety into more complex molecular architectures.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new reaction pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Bromo-6-Mesitylpyridine
CAS No.	868372-36-5
Molecular Formula	C14H14BrN
Molecular Weight	276.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)pyridine; 6-Mesityl-2-bromopyridine; 2-Bromo-6-mesitylpyridine; 2-Bromo-6-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 2-bromo-6-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-; 868372-36-5; Bromomesitylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-Mesitylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development as well as scale-up production.

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). 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
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.