Description

(R)-1-(5-Bromopyridin-2-Yl)Ethan-1-Ol CAS NO 870694-36-3 is a high-purity chiral building block and pharmaceutical intermediate featuring a brominated pyridine core. This compound is critical for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced materials, where its defined stereochemistry ensures precise biological activity and material properties. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the development of novel therapeutics, including kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) active drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating enantiopure pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functionalized organic molecules used in electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for method development and exploratory chemistry in medicinal and synthetic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-1-(5-Bromopyridin-2-Yl)Ethan-1-Ol
CAS No.	870694-36-3
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	202.05 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-1-(5-Bromopyridin-2-yl)ethanol; (R)-5-Bromo-2-(1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine; (R)-α-Methyl-5-bromo-2-pyridinemethanol; (R)-1-(5-Bromo-2-pyridinyl)ethanol; (R)-5-Bromo-2-(1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine; (R)-2-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-5-bromopyridine; (R)-5-Bromo-2-pyridineethanol
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Quality Control

Our (R)-1-(5-Bromopyridin-2-Yl)Ethan-1-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and cGMP applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.