Description

Pyridinium Bromide Perbromide is a versatile and highly effective brominating and oxidizing agent used in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to perform selective bromination reactions under mild conditions, making it a crucial reagent for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require reliable and controlled bromination.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key reagent for the bromination of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates, particularly in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of brominated pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where specific bromine substitution is required for bioactivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, dyes, and fragrances that incorporate bromine atoms into their molecular structure.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard laboratory reagent for exploring new bromination methodologies and synthesizing novel organic compounds for material science and medicinal chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to brominate polymers or monomers to alter physical properties like flame retardancy or reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyridinium Bromide Perbromide
CAS No.	91113-93-8
Molecular Formula	C5H6Br3N
Molecular Weight	319.82 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyridinium Perbromide; Pyridinium Tribromide; Pyridinium Hydrobromide Perbromide; Tribromopyridinium Bromide; PBP; Brominating Agent PBP; 1-Pyridinium, tribromo-, bromide; Pyridinium Bromide-Bromine Complex
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Quality Control

Our Pyridinium Bromide Perbromide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high reactivity. Each lot is tested to confirm identity, purity, and suitability as a bromination agent. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and organic materials. Due to its nature as a strong oxidizer, ensure proper segregation from flammable substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	130 - 135 °C (dec.)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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