Description

Methyl 6-Bromo-3-Methoxypicolinate CAS NO 945954-94-9 is a high-purity, functionalized picolinate ester derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive bromine and methoxy substituents, which enable precise chemical modifications for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drug candidates targeting neurological disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and 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 metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or light-emitting components.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects requiring specific brominated heterocycles.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical reactions involving halogenated heteroaromatics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-Bromo-3-Methoxypicolinate
CAS No.	945954-94-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8BrNO3
Molecular Weight	246.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 6-bromo-3-methoxypyridine-2-carboxylate; 6-Bromo-3-methoxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid methyl ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 6-bromo-3-methoxy-, methyl ester; Methyl 6-bromo-3-methoxypicolinate; 3-Methoxy-6-bromopicolinic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 6-Bromo-3-Methoxypicolinate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤3.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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