Description
3-Amino-5-Bromopicolinonitrile (CAS No. 573675-27-1) is a high-purity heterocyclic compound with the molecular formula C6H4BrN3, widely utilized in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This fine chemical, also known as 3-amino-5-bromopyridine-2-carbonitrile, features a pyridine core substituted with an amino group, a bromine atom, and a nitrile functionality, making it a versatile intermediate for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and scaffold diversification. With a molecular weight of 199.03 g/mol, it is supplied as an off-white to beige crystalline powder, typically ≥95% pure by HPLC. Ideal for medicinal chemistry applications, this compound is packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability and is available in research quantities (100mg to 10g) with optional custom bulk synthesis. Store in a cool, dry place (2-8°C) protected from light.
Properties
- CAS Number: 573675-27-1
- Complexity: 162
- IUPAC Name: 3-amino-5-bromo-pyridine-2-carbonitrile
- InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4BrN3/c7-4-1-5(9)6(2-8)10-3-4/h1,3H,9H2
- InChI Key: WDKOOTHLXCMQGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 196.95886
- Molecular Formula: C6H4BrN3
- Molecular Weight: 198.02
- SMILES: C1=C(C=NC(=C1N)C#N)Br
- Topological: 62.7
- Monoisotopic Mass: 196.95886
- Synonyms: 3-Amino-5-bromopicolinonitrile, 106-944-0, 3-AMINO-5-BROMOPYRIDINE-2-CARBONITRILE, 573675-27-1, MFCD07375025, 3-Amino-5-bromo-pyridine-2-carbonitrile, SCHEMBL855910, DTXSID10621780, WDKOOTHLXCMQGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS006284604, PB32504, DS-11755, SY009516, 3-Amino-5-bromopicolinonitrile, AldrichCPR, CS-0042786
Application
3-Amino-5-Bromopicolinonitrile serves as a key building block in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. Its reactive bromine and nitrile groups enable efficient Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig couplings for fragment-based drug discovery. Researchers also employ this compound in the construction of fused pyridine derivatives for material science applications. Its stability and selectivity make it suitable for high-throughput screening libraries.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H301 (100%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
Precautionary Statements
- P264, P270, P301+P316, P321, P330, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 3 (100%)
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