2-Bromo-5-hydroxypyridine

CAS: 55717-45-8

Ref. 3D-FB16203

Product Information

• Name: 2-Bromo-5-hydroxypyridine
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Bromo-5-hydroxypyridine is an aromatic compound that is used in the synthesis of a variety of pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. It can be synthesized by the Suzuki coupling reaction from 2-bromobenzaldehyde and 5-aminopyridine. 2-Bromo-5-hydroxypyridine has been shown to be a hepatotoxin in humans, with possible carcinogenic activity. It also has cholinergic properties, as well as being able to cause fluorescence when exposed to halogens. The carbon next to the hydroxyl group is a stereocenter, so there are two different configurations for this molecule. The configuration shown above (R) is the more stable form of this molecule due to its electron withdrawing power on the neighboring oxygen atom.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 174 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₄BrNO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder