5-Bromo-4-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile

• CAT Number: L042394
• CAS Number: 886364-86-9
• Molecular Formula: C7H5BrN2
• Molecular Weight: 197.03
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-bromo-4-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5BrN2/c1-5-2-6(3-9)10-4-7(5)8/h2,4H,1H3
• InChIKey: JAQLBGDFALXUMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

5-Bromo-4-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile(CAT: L042394) is a heterocyclic aromatic compound commonly used in pharmaceutical and chemical research as a building block for more complex molecules. Its structure includes a bromine atom and a methyl group on a pyridine ring, along with a nitrile (–C≡N) group at the 2-position. The bromine atom makes it suitable for cross-coupling reactions, allowing for further functionalization, while the nitrile group provides additional reactivity for introducing other substituents or engaging in nucleophilic additions. 5-Bromo-4-methylpyridine-2-carbonitrile is particularly valuable in the synthesis of pharmacologically active compounds and is widely utilized in drug discovery and development for constructing heterocyclic frameworks and nitrogen-containing aromatic compounds.