Description

Methyl 5-Amino-4-Bromopicolinate is a high-purity, versatile brominated picolinate ester derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of the amino and bromo functional groups on the pyridine ring, enabling precise derivatization for complex molecule construction. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tagged or modified molecular probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental substrate for custom chemical synthesis services targeting specialized, high-value compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Amino-4-Bromopicolinate
CAS No.	870100-07-5
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	231.05 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Amino-4-bromo-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-amino-4-bromopyridine-2-carboxylate; 4-Bromo-5-aminopicolinic acid methyl ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-amino-4-bromo-, methyl ester; 5-Amino-4-bromopicolinic acid methyl ester; 870100-07-5; Methyl 4-bromo-5-aminopicolinate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 5-Amino-4-Bromopicolinate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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