Description

5-Bromo-6-Cyanopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring bromine and cyano substituents adjacent to a carboxylic acid group, makes it a versatile precursor for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and other small-molecule drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated pyridine core.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of functional organic materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and organic electronic components.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and target engagement.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific, functionalized pyridine derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Bromo-6-Cyanopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	959741-34-5
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	227.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Carboxy-5-bromo-6-cyanopyridine; 5-Bromo-6-cyano-2-pyridinecarboxylic Acid; 5-Bromo-6-cyanopicolinic Acid; 959741-34-5; 5-Br-6-CN-Py-2-COOH; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-bromo-6-cyano-; 5-Bromo-6-cyanopyridine-2-carboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Bromo-6-Cyanopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency, which is critical for reproducible results in your R&D and production processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use to prevent degradation and maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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