2-Bromo-4-chloro-5-methylpyridine

• CAT Number: L037652
• CAS Number: 1033203-40-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H5BrClN
• Molecular Weight: 206.47
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-bromo-4-chloro-5-methylpyridine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H5BrClN/c1-4-3-9-6(7)2-5(4)8/h2-3H,1H3
• InChIKey: FHYOIILXEIWGCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CN=C(C=C1Cl)Br

2-Bromo-4-chloro-5-methylpyridine is a halogenated heterocyclic compound characterized by a pyridine ring with bromine at the 2-position, chlorine at the 4-position, and a methyl group at the 5-position. This unique combination of substituents enhances its chemical reactivity and provides diverse synthetic pathways in organic chemistry. The presence of both halogens makes it suitable for nucleophilic substitution reactions, while the methyl group can influence solubility and biological activity. This compound is valuable as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.