4-Bromo-3-methylpyrazole

• CAT Number: R030036
• CAS Number: 13808-64-5
• Molecular Formula: C4H5BrN2
• Molecular Weight: 161.002
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Methyl-4-bromopyrazole; 4-Bromo-3-methyl-1H-pyrazole; NSC 50563
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-bromo-5-methyl-1H-pyrazole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H5BrN2/c1-3-4(5)2-6-7-3/h2H,1H3,(H,6,7)
• InChIKey: IXQPRETWBGVNPJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=NN1)Br

4-Bromo-3-methylpyrazole is a heterocyclic compound featuring a pyrazole ring with a bromine atom at the 4-position and a methyl group at the 3-position. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and bioactive molecules. Its bromine atom provides a reactive site for further functionalization, making it valuable in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck coupling. Researchers utilize 4-Bromo-3-methylpyrazole to synthesize diverse molecular frameworks, including potential therapeutic agents, and to explore its reactivity in medicinal and chemical research.