5-Bromo-2,3-dimethylpyridine

• CAT Number: L042980
• CAS Number: 27063-90-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H8BrN
• Molecular Weight: 186.05
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-bromo-2,3-dimethylpyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8BrN/c1-5-3-7(8)4-9-6(5)2/h3-4H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: PVWAMZCIAHXKJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CN=C1C)Br

5-Bromo-2,3-dimethylpyridine（Cat No.:L042980）is a halogenated methyl-substituted pyridine derivative, featuring bromine at the 5-position and methyl groups at the 2- and 3-positions on the pyridine ring. This compound is valued as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and heterocyclic libraries. The bromine atom enables cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Stille coupling, while the methyl groups modulate the electronic properties of the pyridine ring. Its structure allows for regioselective functionalization, making it a useful intermediate for generating complex, bioactive small molecules in medicinal chemistry.