Ethyl 2-(5-bromopyridin-2-yl)acetate

• CAT Number: L036031
• CAS Number: 1060814-88-1
• Molecular Formula: C9H10BrNO2
• Molecular Weight: 244.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-(5-bromopyridin-2-yl)acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10BrNO2/c1-2-13-9(12)5-8-4-3-7(10)6-11-8/h3-4,6H,2,5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: QFKXJOMCJPISBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CC1=NC=C(C=C1)Br

Ethyl 2-(5-bromopyridin-2-yl)acetate is an aromatic ester characterized by an ethyl acetate group attached to a pyridine ring with a bromine substituent at the 5-position. This unique structure enhances its reactivity and electronic properties, making it valuable in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. The bromine atom can facilitate nucleophilic substitution reactions, while the ethyl acetate moiety provides a versatile functional group for further transformations. This compound may serve as an important intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.