Chemical Name: | 1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine, 5-bromo-6-chloro- |
CAS Number: | 1190321-59-5 |
Product Number: | AG000HZY(AGN-PC-09RUVG) |
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Molecular Formula: | C7H4BrClN2 |
Molecular Weight: | 231.4771 |
5-Bromo-6-chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine is a versatile building block in chemical synthesis, particularly in the field of medicinal chemistry. This compound is commonly used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals due to its unique structural features and reactivity. Its bromo and chloro substituents make it a valuable precursor for introducing functional groups into organic molecules through cross-coupling reactions, Suzuki-Miyaura couplings, and other palladium-catalyzed transformations. Additionally, the pyrrolopyridine scaffold is found in many bioactive compounds, making 5-Bromo-6-chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine an essential building block for designing novel drug candidates with potential therapeutic applications.