Description
2,3-Dibromo-5,6-dimethylpyridine (CAS No. 117846-56-7) is a high-purity brominated pyridine derivative with the molecular formula C7H7Br2N. This heterocyclic compound features two bromine substituents at the 2- and 3-positions and methyl groups at the 5- and 6-positions, making it a versatile intermediate for organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. With a molecular weight of 264.95 g/mol, it is supplied as a crystalline solid with ≥95% purity (HPLC). Ideal for cross-coupling reactions, halogen exchange processes, and as a precursor for agrochemicals or bioactive molecules. Strictly handled under inert conditions due to sensitivity to moisture and air. Available in research quantities (100mg to 10g) with optional custom packaging.
Properties
- CAS Number: 117846-56-7
- Complexity: 118
- IUPAC Name: 2,3-dibromo-5,6-dimethyl-pyridine
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7Br2N/c1-4-3-6(8)7(9)10-5(4)2/h3H,1-2H3
- InChI Key: GQJNLDKZLUATAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 264.89247
- Molecular Formula: C7H7Br2N
- Molecular Weight: 264.94
- SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(N=C1C)Br)Br
- Topological: 12.9
- Monoisotopic Mass: 262.89452
- Synonyms: 2,3-Dibromo-5,6-dimethylpyridine, 117846-56-7, DTXSID60554059, DTXCID10504842, 103-876-3, 5,6-DIBROMO-2,3-DIMETHYLPYRIDINE, MFCD13688994, 2,3-dibromo-5,6-dimethyl-pyridine, Pyridine, 2,3-dibromo-5,6-dimethyl-, SCHEMBL23888235, AKOS016005053, AS-61029, SY320500, DB-337857, CS-0061216, EN300-203819, W17922
Application
2,3-Dibromo-5,6-dimethylpyridine serves as a key building block in Suzuki-Miyaura and Stille coupling reactions for constructing complex pyridine-based architectures. It is utilized in pharmaceutical research for the development of kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. The compound also finds use in material science as a precursor for luminescent materials and liquid crystals.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning 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+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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