Description

2-Bromo-3-Methylpyridine-5-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile halogenated pyridine derivative that serves as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional nature, combining a reactive bromine substituent with a carboxylic acid group, enabling diverse derivatization pathways. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex heterocyclic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting neurological disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the pyridine core's bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as electron-transport layers or organic semiconductors.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) producing bespoke compounds for clients.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3-Methylpyridine-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	901300-51-4
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO2
Molecular Weight	216.04 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-6-methylnicotinic acid; 3-Methyl-5-bromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Bromo-3-methyl-5-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 2-Bromo-3-picoline-5-carboxylic acid; 901300-51-4; 3-Methyl-2-bromopyridine-5-carboxylic acid; 5-Carboxy-2-bromo-3-methylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3-Methylpyridine-5-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light to maintain stability and purity.

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	≤ 1.0%
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.