5-Bromo-6-methylpicolinonitrile

• CAT Number: L035972
• CAS Number: 1173897-86-3
• Molecular Formula: C7H5BrN2
• Molecular Weight: 197.03
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-bromo-6-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5BrN2/c1-5-7(8)3-2-6(4-9)10-5/h2-3H,1H3
• InChIKey: NFJCCSONEBUNGR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=N1)C#N)Br

5-Bromo-6-methylpicolinonitrile（Cat No.:L035972）is a halogenated pyridine derivative featuring a bromine atom at the 5-position, a methyl group at the 6-position, and a nitrile (-CN) group at the 2-position of the pyridine ring. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, especially for constructing heterocycles and functionalized pyridine derivatives. The bromine allows for cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald–Hartwig, while the nitrile group offers potential for further transformation into amides, acids, or amines. It is valuable in pharmaceutical research for developing bioactive molecules and chemical libraries.