Description

6-Bromo-2-Methylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile and high-value brominated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a bromine substituent and an aldehyde functional group, makes it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drug candidates targeting the central nervous system and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized organic molecules for electronic materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating molecular probes and tags due to its reactive aldehyde group, which can form conjugates with amines.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental building block for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-2-Methylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	926293-55-2
Molecular Formula	C7H6BrNO
Molecular Weight	200.03 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-6-methylpyridine-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Methyl-6-bromopyridine-3-carboxaldehyde; 6-Bromo-2-picolinaldehyde; 6-Bromo-2-methyl-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 2-Bromo-5-formyl-6-methylpyridine; 6-Bromo-2-methylnicotinaldehyde; 6-Bromo-2-methyl-3-pyridinecarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2-Methylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and development as well as scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.