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122918-25-6 (6-Bromo-2-pyridinecarbonitrile)

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CAS No: 122918-25-6

Overview & Chemical Identity

  • IUPAC Name: 6-Bromopyridine-2-carbonitrile

  • Synonyms: 6-Bromopicolinonitrile; 2-bromo-6-cyanopyridine; 6-bromo-2-cyanopyridine, among others

  • Molecular Formula: C₆H₃BrN₂

  • Molecular Weight: Approx. 183.01 g/mol

Physical & Chemical Properties

  • Appearance: Typically a white to off-white crystalline powder or low-melting solid

  • Melting Point: Around 100–104 °C; Thermo Fisher reports 98–103 °C
  • Predicted Boiling Point: Approximately 269.7 °C ± 20 °C
  • Density: Predicted near 1.72 g/cm³

Structural & Molecular Identifiers

  • SMILES:BrC1=CC=CC(=N1)C#N or C1(C#N)=NC(Br)=CC=C1

  • InChI Key: HNEBPTAKURBYRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • MDL Number: MFCD00234142

Functionality & Applications

  • Serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate and is commonly used in heterocyclic chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of pyridine derivatives

  • It functions as a sensitizer in photovoltaic applications, exhibiting photocurrent generation in the visible spectrum and offering strong luminescent behavior. Additionally, it can act as a chromophore in solar cell technologies and may be modified by pyrazolyl or triazolyl functionalities. Remarkably, it has demonstrated the capability to bind monoclonal antibodies, indicating potential in developing biomolecules with antibacterial properties

Safety & Handling

  • Classified with GHS hazard statements such as H302, H315, H318 (or H319), and H335—indicating it may cause harmful effects if swallowed, irritation to skin or eyes, and respiratory irritation

  • Precautionary Statements include:

    • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/spray

    • P305 + P351 + P338: If in the eyes, rinse cautiously and remove contact lenses

    • Others depending on source

Practical Details & Supplier Info

  • Purity: Commonly supplied in high purity—typically around 97% (Sigma-Aldrich) or 98% (Fisher Scientific, Thermo Fisher)

  • Storage Conditions: Some sources recommend storage in the dark, sealed, at room temperature; others suggest –20 °C for long-term stability
  • Commercial Availability: Widely available from specialty chemical suppliers such as Sigma-Aldrich, Thermo Fisher, Santa Cruz, Fisher Scientific, and others. Used primarily for research purposes—not for therapeutic or diagnostic use

Summary Statement

6-Bromo-2-pyridinecarbonitrile (CAS 122918-25-6) is a brominated nitrile derivative of pyridine, with a molecular weight of ~183 g/mol. It appears as a white crystalline solid with a melting point around 100–104 °C. Its chemical versatility makes it valuable in pharmaceutical synthesis and advanced material applications, including photovoltaics and biomolecule development. Handle with appropriate safety precautions due to its irritant properties, and store according to supplier recommendations to preserve integrity.

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