2-(Bromomethyl)-5-methylpyridine hydrobromide

• CAT Number: L016301
• CAS Number: 2089315-69-3
• Molecular Formula: C7H9Br2N
• Molecular Weight: 266.96
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-(bromomethyl)-5-methylpyridine;hydrobromide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8BrN.BrH/c1-6-2-3-7(4-8)9-5-6;/h2-3,5H,4H2,1H3;1H
• InChIKey: DGEDLGGMVQAUFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CN=C(C=C1)CBr.Br

2-(Bromomethyl)-5-methylpyridine hydrobromide is a brominated pyridine salt commonly used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its structure, with a bromomethyl and methyl group on a pyridine ring, makes it a versatile intermediate in creating complex molecules. This compound is especially valuable for introducing pyridine-based frameworks into bioactive compounds, often serving as a building block in drug development and agrochemical synthesis. The hydrobromide salt form enhances its stability, supporting applications in medicinal chemistry and advanced material synthesis.