Description

3-Bromo-6-Chloro-2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid is a versatile halogenated pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, offering distinct sites for bromine and chlorine substitution alongside a carboxylic acid group for further derivatization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental substrate for custom chemical synthesis services and scale-up production.
• Bioconjugation and Probe Development: The carboxylic acid functionality allows for conjugation to biomolecules, useful in creating diagnostic probes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-6-Chloro-2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	929000-66-8
Molecular Formula	C6H3BrClNO2
Molecular Weight	236.45 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-3-bromopicolinic acid; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-bromo-6-chloro-; 3-Bromo-6-chloropicolinic acid; 3-Bromo-6-chloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 6-Chloro-3-bromo-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 3-Bromo-6-chloro-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; Picolinic acid, 3-bromo-6-chloro-
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-6-Chloro-2-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, handle with appropriate personal protective equipment in a fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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