Description

2-Bromo-6-(Methylsulfonyl)Pyridine is a high-purity, versatile heterocyclic building block of significant importance in modern synthetic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and methylsulfonyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, process development, and the synthesis of advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive halogen and sulfone groups.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and Buchwald-Hartwig amination reactions due to the bromine substituent.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for creating molecular probes and tags used in biochemical and cellular studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-6-(Methylsulfonyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	98626-92-7
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrNO2S
Molecular Weight	250.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-6-methanesulfonylpyridine; 6-Bromo-2-(methylsulfonyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 2-bromo-6-(methylsulfonyl)-; 2-Bromo-6-(methylsulfonyl)pyridine; 98626-92-7; 2-Bromo-6-methylsulfonylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-6-(Methylsulfonyl)Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry standards for research and process chemistry.

Storage

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

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%

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