Ethyl 5-bromo-3-methylpicolinate

• CAT Number: L033221
• CAS Number: 794592-13-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H10BrNO2
• Molecular Weight: 244.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 5-bromo-3-methylpyridine-2-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10BrNO2/c1-3-13-9(12)8-6(2)4-7(10)5-11-8/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: ZZKIZHFVMLOYHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=NC=C(C=C1C)Br

Ethyl 5-bromo-3-methylpicolinate is an aromatic ester characterized by a bromine atom at the 5-position of a methyl-substituted picolinate ring. This compound is significant in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, serving as an intermediate for developing various bioactive molecules. The bromine substitution enhances its reactivity, facilitating cross-coupling reactions and further functionalization. The ethyl ester group provides improved solubility and stability, making it a valuable building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, as well as in chemical research applications.