Description
5-Bromo-2,4-dichloropyridine (CAS No. 849937-96-8) is a high-purity halogenated pyridine derivative with the molecular formula C5H2BrCl2N. This compound is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Its unique structure, featuring both bromo and chloro substituents on the pyridine ring, enables selective functionalization for the development of complex heterocyclic compounds. Available in >98% purity (HPLC), it is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder, rigorously tested for consistency and stability. Ideal for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a precursor in medicinal chemistry research. Packaged under inert gas to ensure longevity and stored in amber vials to prevent degradation.
Properties
- CAS Number: 849937-96-8
- Complexity: 101
- IUPAC Name: 5-bromo-2,4-dichloro-pyridine
- InChI: InChI=1S/C5H2BrCl2N/c6-3-2-9-5(8)1-4(3)7/h1-2H
- InChI Key: SGCSNJNPPSSPKZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 224.87477
- Molecular Formula: C5H2BrCl2N
- Molecular Weight: 226.88
- SMILES: C1=C(C(=CN=C1Cl)Br)Cl
- Topological: 12.9
- Monoisotopic Mass: 224.87477
- Synonyms: 5-bromo-2,4-dichloropyridine, 849937-96-8, DTXSID30479225, DTXCID50430035, 810-234-2, 5-Bromo-2,4-dichloro-pyridine, 2,4-DICHLORO-5-BROMOPYRIDINE, MFCD09031035, PYRIDINE, 5-BROMO-2,4-DICHLORO-, SCHEMBL191637, SGCSNJNPPSSPKZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BCP10173, BBL102615, STL556418, AKOS007930820, AB49334, AC-5987, CS-W009056, GS-6623, SY029662, DB-023648, EN300-101261
Application
5-Bromo-2,4-dichloropyridine is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. Its reactive halogen sites facilitate Suzuki-Miyaura, Buchwald-Hartwig, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions. Researchers employ this compound in the development of kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents due to its pyridine core. It also serves as a precursor for functionalized pyridines in material science applications.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H312 (100%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H332 (100%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- 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, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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