Chemical Name: | 3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 2-bromo-6-(trifluoromethyl)- |
CAS Number: | 749875-07-8 |
Product Number: | AG005RP4(AGN-PC-05C244) |
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Molecular Formula: | C7H3BrF3NO2 |
Molecular Weight: | 270.0034 |
2-Bromo-6-trifluoromethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid is a versatile compound widely employed in chemical synthesis as a key building block. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate in the preparation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. Its unique structure, featuring a trifluoromethyl group and a bromine atom on the pyridine ring, imparts specific reactivity that allows for the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures. In organic synthesis, 2-Bromo-6-trifluoromethyl-3-pyridinecarboxylic acid is utilized as a nucleophilic reagent, enabling the introduction of functional groups and facilitating the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. Its strategic incorporation into synthetic pathways contributes to the development of novel chemical entities with diverse applications and potential therapeutic benefits.