Description
Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)pyridine-4-carboxylate (CAS No. 914639-05-7) is a high-purity brominated pyridine derivative with the molecular formula C8H8BrNO2. This compound serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. Its reactive bromomethyl group enables efficient functionalization, while the ester moiety offers further derivatization potential. Supplied as a crystalline solid with ≥95% purity (HPLC), it is rigorously tested for consistency and stability. Ideal for researchers in medicinal chemistry and material science, this product is packaged under inert conditions to ensure longevity and performance.
Properties
- CAS Number: 914639-05-7
- Complexity: 163
- IUPAC Name: methyl 2-(bromomethyl)pyridine-4-carboxylate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8BrNO2/c1-12-8(11)6-2-3-10-7(4-6)5-9/h2-4H,5H2,1H3
- InChI Key: ALWLEXLYSKDDCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 228.97384
- Molecular Formula: C8H8BrNO2
- Molecular Weight: 230.06
- SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC(=NC=C1)CBr
- Topological: 39.2
- Monoisotopic Mass: 228.97384
- Synonyms: 914639-05-7, METHYL 2-(BROMOMETHYL)PYRIDINE-4-CARBOXYLATE, DTXSID30677789, DTXCID70628538, Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)isonicotinate, Methyl2-(bromomethyl)isonicotinate, 2-BROMOMETHYL-ISONICOTINIC ACID METHYL ESTER, 4-PYRIDINECARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-(BROMOMETHYL)-, METHYL ESTER, MFCD10566277, SCHEMBL1287072, ALWLEXLYSKDDCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N, PLB63905, AKOS015836034, AS-83382, CS-0061834, EN300-1086435
Application
Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)pyridine-4-carboxylate is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. Its bromomethyl group facilitates nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling the introduction of pyridine motifs into complex scaffolds. Researchers also employ it in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds in material science applications.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H318 (100%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Dam. 1 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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