Description

5-Bromo-2-Methyl-3-Nitropyridine CAS NO 911434-05-4 is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique halogenated and nitrated pyridine structure makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen and nitro functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for creating functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized pyridine-based ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific bromo- and nitro-substituted pyridine scaffolds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-2-Methyl-3-Nitropyridine
CAS No.	911434-05-4
Molecular Formula	C6H5BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	217.02 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-5-bromo-2-picoline; 2-Methyl-5-bromo-3-nitropyridine; 5-Bromo-2-methyl-3-nitro-pyridine; 2-Picoline, 5-bromo-3-nitro-; Pyridine, 5-bromo-2-methyl-3-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Bromo-2-Methyl-3-Nitropyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and R&D 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). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.