5-Bromo-2-ethylpyridine

• CAT Number: L044998
• CAS Number: 38749-90-5
• Molecular Formula: C7H8BrN
• Molecular Weight: 186.05
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-bromo-2-ethylpyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8BrN/c1-2-7-4-3-6(8)5-9-7/h3-5H,2H2,1H3
• InChIKey: JFTFIPSATYUJLB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC1=NC=C(C=C1)Br

5-Bromo-2-ethylpyridine（Cat No.:L044998）is a halogenated heteroaromatic compound featuring a bromine atom at the 5-position and an ethyl group at the 2-position of a pyridine ring. This molecular structure provides both electron-withdrawing and hydrophobic characteristics, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and materials science. It serves as a versatile intermediate in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki and Buchwald–Hartwig aminations, facilitating the synthesis of complex molecules. Its functionalized pyridine scaffold is often utilized in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and ligands for coordination chemistry.