Description

5-Bromo-4-Methoxy-2-Methyl-Pyridine is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique substitution pattern, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life sciences industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) active compound libraries.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its halogen and methoxy substituents for bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for functionalized pyridine derivatives used in ligand design for catalysis and in the creation of organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and target engagement.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes under cGMP or ISO standards.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-Bromo-4-Methoxy-2-Methyl-Pyridine
CAS No.	886372-61-8
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrNO
Molecular Weight	202.05 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-4-methoxy-2-picoline; 2-Methyl-5-bromo-4-methoxypyridine; 4-Methoxy-2-methyl-5-bromopyridine; 5-Bromo-4-methoxy-2-methylpyridine; 886372-61-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Bromo-4-Methoxy-2-Methyl-Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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