Description
5-Bromo-2-methoxy-4-methylpyridine (CAS No. 164513-39-7) is a high-purity heterocyclic organic compound with the molecular formula C7H8BrNO. This brominated pyridine derivative is a versatile building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, offering excellent reactivity for cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations. Its methoxy and methyl substituents enhance electron density, making it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules. Available in >98% purity (HPLC), this compound is rigorously tested for quality, ensuring optimal performance in medicinal chemistry and material science applications. Packaged under inert gas to prevent degradation, it is ideal for researchers requiring reliable and consistent reagents.
Properties
- CAS Number: 164513-39-7
- Complexity: 110
- IUPAC Name: 5-bromo-2-methoxy-4-methyl-pyridine
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8BrNO/c1-5-3-7(10-2)9-4-6(5)8/h3-4H,1-2H3
- InChI Key: HTBPXLJKMNBQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 200.97893
- Molecular Formula: C7H8BrNO
- Molecular Weight: 202.05
- SMILES: CC1=CC(=NC=C1Br)OC
- Topological: 22.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 200.97893
- Synonyms: 5-Bromo-2-methoxy-4-methylpyridine, 164513-39-7, DTXSID80400327, DTXCID80351183, 626-848-7, 5-Bromo-2-methoxy-4-picoline, MFCD04039980, PYRIDINE, 5-BROMO-2-METHOXY-4-METHYL-, 2-METHOXY-4-METHYL-5-BROMOPYRIDINE, 5-bromo-2-methoxy-4-methyl-pyridine, SCHEMBL364584, SCHEMBL8513640, HTBPXLJKMNBQMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BCP22157, AKOS005257124, CS-W015526, FS-2405, AC-24906, SY007921, DB-025224, B4067, 5-Bromo-2-methoxy-4-methylpyridine, >=96%, EN300-197073
Application
5-Bromo-2-methoxy-4-methylpyridine is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and ligands for catalysis. Its bromine moiety facilitates palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions, enabling the construction of biaryl structures common in drug discovery. Researchers also employ it to develop agrochemicals and functional materials due to its stable pyridine core. The compound’s methoxy group further allows for selective functionalization, expanding its utility in heterocyclic chemistry.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (97.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (97.6%)
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