Description

2-Bromo-4-(tert-butyl)pyridine (CAS No. 50488-34-1) is a high-purity halogenated pyridine derivative with the molecular formula C₉H₁₂BrN. This compound features a bromine substituent at the 2-position and a tert-butyl group at the 4-position of the pyridine ring, making it a versatile intermediate for organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. With a molecular weight of 214.10 g/mol, it is supplied as a clear to pale-yellow liquid or low-melting solid, ensuring optimal handling and reactivity. Ideal for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a building block for agrochemicals, ligands, and bioactive molecules. Strict quality control guarantees ≥95% purity (GC), with trace moisture and residual solvent levels minimized for sensitive applications. Packaged under inert gas to enhance stability and shelf life.

Properties

• CAS Number: 50488-34-1
• Complexity: 128
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-4-tert-butyl-pyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12BrN/c1-9(2,3)7-4-5-11-8(10)6-7/h4-6H,1-3H3
• InChI Key: JOACEYFXFYWUIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 213.01531
• Molecular Formula: C9H12BrN
• Molecular Weight: 214.10
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C1=CC(=NC=C1)Br
• Topological: 12.9
• Monoisotopic Mass: 213.01531
• Synonyms: 2-Bromo-4-(tert-butyl)pyridine, 50488-34-1, 2-bromo-4-tert-butylpyridine, 4-tert-Butyl-2-bromopyridine, 2-bromo-4-tert-butyl-pyridine, Pyridine, 2-bromo-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, MFCD11223221, SCHEMBL295096, 2-bromo-4-tert-butyl pyridine, DTXSID20525487, JOACEYFXFYWUIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS005138008, AB63997, AS-47121, DB-253257, CS-0119949, F12179

Application

2-Bromo-4-(tert-butyl)pyridine serves as a key precursor in Suzuki-Miyaura and Negishi cross-coupling reactions to synthesize functionalized pyridines for drug discovery. Its sterically hindered tert-butyl group enhances selectivity in metal-catalyzed transformations, while the bromine moiety facilitates C-C bond formation. Researchers also employ it to develop ligands for catalysis and as a scaffold in agrochemical active ingredients.

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