4-(6-Bromopyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid

• CAT Number: L023862
• CAS Number: 928658-23-5
• Molecular Formula: C12H8BrNO2
• Molecular Weight: 278.1
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-(6-bromopyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H8BrNO2/c13-11-3-1-2-10(14-11)8-4-6-9(7-5-8)12(15)16/h1-7H,(H,15,16)
• InChIKey: LJVFAKRRQNUNES-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=NC(=C1)Br)C2=CC=C(C=C2)C(=O)O

4-(6-Bromopyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid is an aromatic compound composed of a benzoic acid moiety linked to a 6-bromopyridin-2-yl group. This structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a brominated pyridine ring, makes it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. It is commonly used in pharmaceutical and material science research, particularly for developing functionalized molecules, such as heterocyclic compounds and coordination complexes. Its structure supports applications in drug discovery, where it contributes to the design of compounds with potential therapeutic activity.