Description

Description

6-(Bromomethyl)-2-pyridinemethanol (CAS No. 40054-01-1) is a high-purity brominated pyridine derivative with the molecular formula C₇H₈BrNO. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name [6-(bromomethyl)pyridin-2-yl]methanol, is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its reactive bromomethyl and hydroxymethyl functional groups make it a valuable building block for the preparation of complex heterocyclic compounds, ligands, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Our product is rigorously tested to ensure superior quality, with purity levels suitable for demanding research applications. It is supplied in a stable, well-packaged form to maintain integrity during storage and handling. Ideal for use in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a precursor for chiral auxiliaries or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Synonyms include: (6-(Bromomethyl)pyridin-2-yl)methanol, 2-(Bromomethyl)-6-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine, and others listed under CAS 40054-01-1.

Application

6-(Bromomethyl)-2-pyridinemethanol is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its reactive sites enable facile functionalization, making it valuable for constructing pyridine-based ligands in catalysis or metal coordination complexes. Researchers also employ it in the development of prodrugs or as a scaffold for bioactive molecule design. Suitable for Suzuki-Miyaura coupling or other palladium-catalyzed reactions due to its bromomethyl group.

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