Ethyl 2-(4-bromopyridin-2-YL)acetate

• CAT Number: L039956
• CAS Number: 1060814-91-6
• Molecular Formula: C9H10BrNO2
• Molecular Weight: 244.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-(4-bromopyridin-2-yl)acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10BrNO2/c1-2-13-9(12)6-8-5-7(10)3-4-11-8/h3-5H,2,6H2,1H3
• InChIKey: UNQUMGSSWNEUIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ethyl 2-(4-bromopyridin-2-yl)acetate(CAT: L039956) is a brominated pyridine derivative with an ethyl ester functional group. The bromine atom at the 4-position of the pyridine ring introduces reactivity that makes the compound useful for cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig couplings, facilitating the formation of complex molecular structures. The ester group adds versatility, allowing for further functionalization or hydrolysis to yield carboxylic acids. This compound is typically utilized as a building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis, aiding in the development of bioactive molecules, including kinase inhibitors and other receptor modulators.