CAS 29682-15-3: 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-bromo-, methyl ester

5-Bromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester is an enantiopure compound with a chemical diversity. It is used in the benzoate synthesis and has been shown to have hemolytic activity. 5-Bromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester is also a metabolite of picolinic acid, which has been shown to be antimicrobial against various bacteria and fungi. The asymmetric synthesis of 5-bromopyridine-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester can be accomplished using a Suzuki coupling reaction. This process produces an enantiomer that exhibits nucleophilic properties. The hydrogen chloride salt of the enantiomer has mesomorphic properties and can be utilized as a component for polymers or as an antimicrobial agent.

Methyl 5-bromopyridine-2-carboxylate

Methyl 5-bromopyridine-2-carboxylate is used as an organic chemical synthesis intermediate. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.