CAS 98626-93-8

5-Bromo-2-[(1-methylethyl)thio]pyridine

Description:

5-Bromo-2-[(1-methylethyl)thio]pyridine is an organic compound characterized by its pyridine ring, which is a six-membered aromatic heterocycle containing one nitrogen atom. The presence of a bromine atom at the 5-position and a thioether group at the 2-position contributes to its unique reactivity and properties. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its form and purity. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and dichloromethane but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic thioether group. The thioether moiety can enhance the compound's nucleophilicity, making it useful in various chemical reactions, including substitution and coupling reactions. Additionally, the bromine atom can serve as a leaving group in nucleophilic substitution reactions, further expanding its utility in synthetic organic chemistry. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks if inhaled or ingested.

Formula: C₈H₁₀BrNS

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10BrNS/c1-6(2)11-8-4-3-7(9)5-10-8/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=CAPUIXOUSBYPPX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: S(C(C)C)C1=CC=C(Br)C=N1

Synonyms:

• 5-Bromo-2-[(1-methylethyl)thio]pyridine
• 2-Isopropylthio-5-bromopyridine
• Pyridine, 5-bromo-2-[(1-methylethyl)thio]-
• 5-Bromo-2-isopropylsulfanylpyridine