Description
5-Bromo-2,3-dichloropyridine (CAS No. 97966-00-2) is a high-purity halogenated pyridine derivative with the molecular formula C5H2BrCl2N. This heterocyclic compound is characterized by its bromo and dichloro substitutions at the 5-, 2-, and 3-positions, respectively, making it a versatile intermediate for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research. Its unique electronic and steric properties enable selective functionalization in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other synthetic transformations. Supplied as a crystalline solid with ≥98% purity (HPLC), it is rigorously tested for consistency and stability under recommended storage conditions (2-8°C, inert atmosphere). Ideal for medicinal chemistry, catalyst development, and ligand design, this compound is packaged in amber glass vials with certified analytical data (NMR, MS, FTIR) to ensure reproducibility in your experiments. Handle with appropriate PPE in a fume hood due to potential toxicity.
Properties
- CAS Number: 97966-00-2
- Complexity: 101
- IUPAC Name: 5-bromo-2,3-dichloro-pyridine
- InChI: InChI=1S/C5H2BrCl2N/c6-3-1-4(7)5(8)9-2-3/h1-2H
- InChI Key: XWSCOGPKWVNQSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 224.87477
- Molecular Formula: C5H2BrCl2N
- Molecular Weight: 226.88
- SMILES: C1=C(C=NC(=C1Cl)Cl)Br
- Topological: 12.9
- Monoisotopic Mass: 224.87477
- Synonyms: 5-Bromo-2,3-dichloropyridine, 97966-00-2, DTXSID60508799, DTXCID10459606, 813-007-6, Pyridine, 5-bromo-2,3-dichloro-, 5-bromo-2,3-dichloro-pyridine, 3-Bromo-5,6-dichloropyridine, 2,3-dichloro-5-bromopyridine, MFCD04112492, 2,3Dichloro-5-bromoPyridine, SCHEMBL332742, 5-bromo-2.3-dichloropyridine, XWSCOGPKWVNQSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BCP23289, BBL102520, STL556323, AKOS005145582, AC-5148, AC-7010, CS-W008582, GS-6644, SY024688, 5-Bromo-2,3-dichloropyridine, AldrichCPR, DB-003871, DB-012239, EN300-179323
Application
5-Bromo-2,3-dichloropyridine serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and crop protection agents, where its halogen-rich structure facilitates Suzuki-Miyaura or Buchwald-Hartwig couplings. Researchers utilize it to develop novel kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial compounds by leveraging its reactive sites for selective derivatization. In material science, it acts as a precursor for functionalized ligands in transition metal catalysis and OLED materials.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H301 (66.7%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
- H302+H312+H332 (33.3%): Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal; acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H315 (66.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H318 (66.7%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (66.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P316, 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. 3 (66.7%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (66.7%)
- Eye Dam. 1 (66.7%)
- STOT SE 3 (66.7%)
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