Description

3-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-Dimethoxypyridine is a versatile brominated pyridine derivative, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactive bromomethyl group, which facilitates efficient alkylation and functionalization reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing active ingredients and novel functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its pyridine core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its modifiable aromatic structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tagged molecules or affinity probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Custom Synthesis and Scale-up: A valuable starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs performing custom synthesis from milligram to kilogram scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-Dimethoxypyridine
CAS No.	934286-66-5
Molecular Formula	C8H10BrNO2
Molecular Weight	232.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethoxy-3-(bromomethyl)pyridine; 3-Bromomethyl-2,6-dimethoxypyridine; Pyridine, 3-(bromomethyl)-2,6-dimethoxy-; (2,6-Dimethoxypyridin-3-yl)methyl bromide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Bromomethyl)-2,6-Dimethoxypyridine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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.