5-Bromo-3-picoline

• CAT Number: R055424
• CAS Number: 3430-16-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H6BrN
• Molecular Weight: 172.03
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Bromo-5-methylpyridine; 3-Bromo-5-methylpyridine; 5-Bromo-3-methylpyridine
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-bromo-5-methylpyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6BrN/c1-5-2-6(7)4-8-3-5/h2-4H,1H3
• InChIKey: ADCLTLQMVAEBLB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CN=C1)Br

5-Bromo-3-picoline (Cat No.: R055424) is a halogenated methylpyridine derivative with the molecular formula C₆H₆BrN. It features a bromine atom at the 5-position and a methyl group at the 3-position of the pyridine ring. This compound is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. The bromine substituent allows for cross-coupling reactions like Suzuki or Heck, enabling further functionalization. Its electron-deficient pyridine ring enhances its reactivity, making 5-bromo-3-picoline a useful building block for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds.