2-Bromo-6-methylpyridine

Chemical properties

Light yellow liquid,store in cool, dry place in tightly closed container. With adequate ventilation. Store away from oxidizing agent.

The Uses of 2-Bromo-6-methylpyridine

2-Bromo-6-methylpyridine is a halogenated pyridine derivative used is a building block in the preparation of nitrogen containing heterocyclic compounds.

The Uses of 2-Bromo-6-methylpyridine

2-Bromo-6-methylpyridine may be used in the synthesis of the following:

• 6,6′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine
• 6-methyl-2-pyridyl-2-pyridylmethanone
• 2-methyl-6-(trimethylsilyl)-pyridine
• N,N′-bis-(6-methylpyrid-2-yl)-(1R,2R)-1,2- diaminocyclohexane (cydiampy)
• 2-methyl-6-(trimethylstannanyl)pyridine
• 2-(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)propan-2-ol
• bis[(2-bromo-6-methylpyridinium)hexafluorosilicate] monohydrate

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 76, p. 3168, 1954 DOI: 10.1021/ja01641a017

General Description

2-Bromo-6-methylpyridine is a bromopyridine derivative. It is formed when 2-chloro-6-methylpyridine is heated with bromotrimethylsilane. Its synthesis from various methods have been reported.