| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 2-Bromo-6-methylpyridine
 |  | [CAS] 
 5315-25-3
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 2-BROMO-6-METHYLPYRIDINE
 2-BROMO-6-PICOLINE
 6-BROMO-2-PICOLINE
 Bromomethylpyridine,ca.97%
 2-Bromo-6-methylpyrdine
 2-BROMO-6-METHYLPYRIDINE 98%
 6-Bromo-2-Picoline (2-bromo-5-methylpyridine)
 2-BROMO-6-MEFHYL PYRIDINE
 2-BROMO-6-METHYLPYRIDINE (2-BROMO-6-PICOLINE)
 2-Bromo-6-methyl pyridine ,98%
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 226-173-4
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C6H6BrN
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00040743
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 172.02
 |  | [MOL File] 
 5315-25-3.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Appearance] 
 Light yellow liquid
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 102-103 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
 |  | [density ] 
 1.512 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
 
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 n20/D 1.562(lit.)
 
 |  | [Fp ] 
 207 °F
 
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
 |  | [solubility ] 
 Chloroform, Ethyl Aceate
 |  | [form ] 
 Liquid
 |  | [pka] 
 1.51±0.10(Predicted)
 |  | [color ] 
 Clear colorless to yellow
 |  | [Specific Gravity] 
 1.512
 |  | [Water Solubility ] 
 Soluble in chloroform, ethyl aceate. Not miscible or difficult to mix with water.
 |  | [Detection Methods] 
 GC,NMR
 |  | [BRN ] 
 107322
 |  | [InChI] 
 InChI=1S/C6H6BrN/c1-5-3-2-4-6(7)8-5/h2-4H,1H3
 |  | [InChIKey] 
 SOHDPICLICFSOP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
 |  | [SMILES] 
 C1(Br)=NC(C)=CC=C1
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 5315-25-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xi
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [Hazard Note ] 
 Irritant
 |  | [HazardClass ] 
 IRRITANT
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29333990
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 Light yellow liquid
 |  | [Uses] 
 
 2-Bromo-6-methylpyridine may be used in the synthesis of the following:
 6,6′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine6-methyl-2-pyridyl-2-pyridylmethanone2-methyl-6-(trimethylsilyl)-pyridineN,N′-bis-(6-methylpyrid-2-yl)-(1R,2R)-1,2- diaminocyclohexane (cydiampy)2-methyl-6-(trimethylstannanyl)pyridine2-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)propan-2-olbis[(2-bromo-6-methylpyridinium)hexafluorosilicate] monohydrate
 |  | [Uses] 
 2-Bromo-6-methylpyridine is a halogenated pyridine derivative used is a building block in the preparation of nitrogen containing heterocyclic compounds.
 |  | [Synthesis Reference(s)] 
 Journal of the American Chemical Society, 76, p. 3168, 1954 DOI: 10.1021/ja01641a017
 |  | [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. |  | [Synthesis] 
 The following are the steps for preparing 2-Bromo-6-methylpyridine:
 Step 1: 2-Amino-6-methylpyridine With hydrogen bromide; bromine at -10~5℃ for 1.5h;
 Step 2: With NaNO2 In water monomer at -10~5℃ for 1.5h;
 Step 3: With sodium hydroxide In water monomer at -10℃.
 |  | [References] 
 [1] Patent: CN105384684,  2016,  A. Location in patent: Paragraph 0028; 0029
 [2] Organic Letters,  2000,  vol. 2,  # 21,  p. 3373 - 3376
 [3] Phosphorus, Sulfur and Silicon and the Related Elements,  2002,  vol. 177,  # 11,  p. 2579 - 2587
 [4] Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin,  1990,  vol. 38,  # 9,  p. 2446 - 2458
 [5] Journal of the Chemical Society - Perkin Transactions 1,  1998,  # 19,  p. 3151 - 3155
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