Description

2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 5-Bromo-4-Methoxy- is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic aldehyde building block. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures. The product is supplied with a CAS number of 870837-85-7.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogen and methoxy substituents for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a versatile starting material for creating pyridine-based ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in synthetic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 5-Bromo-4-Methoxy-
CAS No.	870837-85-7
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	216.03 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-4-methoxypicolinaldehyde; 5-Bromo-4-methoxy-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 5-Bromo-4-methoxypyridine-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-bromo-4-methoxypyridine; 5-Bromo-4-methoxy-2-formylpyridine; 4-Methoxy-5-bromopicolinaldehyde; 5-Bromo-4-methoxypicolinaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 5-Bromo-4-Methoxy- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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