CAS 20577-26-8: 2-bromopyridine-3-carbonitrile

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2-Bromo-3-cyanopyridine is an organic compound that belongs to the class of benzonitriles. It is used in cross-coupling reactions as a nucleophile that attacks a carbonyl group, forming an amine and a propenone. 2-Bromo-3-cyanopyridine can be synthesized by reacting 3,4-dihydroquinoline with bromine in the presence of potassium carbonate. This chemical has been shown to have potent biological properties, including an effective dose of 0.2 mg/kg/day. The synthesis route is scalable, making it possible to produce large quantities of this chemical for research purposes.

2-Bromonicotinonitrile