2-Bromo-4-hydroxymethylpyridine

• CAT Number: R029170
• CAS Number: 118289-16-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H6BrNO
• Molecular Weight: 188.02
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Bromopyridin-4-yl)methanol; 2-Bromo-4-pyridinemethanol
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2-bromopyridin-4-yl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6BrNO/c7-6-3-5(4-9)1-2-8-6/h1-3,9H,4H2
• InChIKey: IQNUGAFIKDRYRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CN=C(C=C1CO)Br

2-Bromo-4-hydroxymethylpyridine(CAT: R029170) is a halogenated pyridine derivative featuring a bromine atom at the 2-position and a hydroxymethyl group at the 4-position of the pyridine ring. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and heterocyclic scaffolds. The 2-bromo group provides a reactive site for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald–Hartwig), while the hydroxymethyl group offers functionality for further derivatization, such as oxidation, esterification, or ether formation. Its dual reactivity and pyridine backbone make it valuable for constructing complex molecules in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.