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2-Bromo-6-methylpyridine

98%

• Synonym(s): 2-Bromo-6-picoline, 2-Methyl-6-bromopyridine, 6-Bromo-2-methylpyridine, 6-Bromo-2-picoline, 6-Methyl-2-bromopyridine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₆BrN
• CAS Number: 5315-25-3
• Molecular Weight: 172.02
• EC Number: 226-173-4
• MDL number: MFCD00040743
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24866838
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.562 (lit.)
• bp: 102-103 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 1.512 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• functional group: bromo
• SMILES string: Cc1cccc(Br)n1
• InChI: 1S/C6H6BrN/c1-5-3-2-4-6(7)8-5/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI key: SOHDPICLICFSOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Bromo-6-methylpyridine is a bromopyridine derivative. It is formed when 2-chloro-6-methylpyridine is heated with bromotrimethylsilane. Its synthesis from various methods have been reported.

Application

2-Bromo-6-methylpyridine may be used in the synthesis of the following:

• 6,6′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine
• 6-methyl-2-pyridyl-2-pyridylmethanone
• 2-methyl-6-(trimethylsilyl)-pyridine
• N,N′-bis-(6-methylpyrid-2-yl)-(1R,2R)-1,2- diaminocyclohexane (cydiampy)
• 2-methyl-6-(trimethylstannanyl)pyridine
• 2-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)propan-2-ol
• bis[(2-bromo-6-methylpyridinium)hexafluorosilicate] monohydrate

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 206.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 97 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves