4-Bromo-2-methylpyridine, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-Bromo-2-methylpyridine is used as a starting material in the preparation of crown-ester-bipyridines and viologens through sodium or nickel reductive coupling, side chain oxidation and esterification. Further, it serves as an important raw material and intermediate in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and in dyes.

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Applications
4-Bromo-2-methylpyridine is used as a starting material in the preparation of crown-ester-bipyridines and viologens through sodium or nickel reductive coupling, side chain oxidation and esterification. Further, it serves as an important raw material and intermediate in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and in dyes.

Solubility
Miscible with dichloromethane. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Light and moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, strong acids and bases. Store in a cool place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 22282-99-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H6BrN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 172.03
• MDL Number: MFCD03788196
• InChI Key: JFBMFWHEXBLFCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-bromo-2-picoline, 2-methyl-4-bromopyridine, 4-bromo-2-methyl-pyridine, pyridine, 4-bromo-2-methyl, 4-bromopicoline, zlchem 422, pubchem4035, acmc-209fui, 4-bromo-methyl-pyridine
• PubChem CID: 2762835
• IUPAC Name: 4-bromo-2-methylpyridine
• SMILES: CC1=CC(Br)=CC=N1

• Density: 1.45
• Boiling Point: 76°C (14 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 79°C (174°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.556
• Quantity: 250 mg
• Solubility Information: Miscible with dichloromethane. Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 172.03
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Bromo-2-methylpyridine

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