Compound Q&A
How is 3-Bromo-2,6-dimethylpyridine (CAS: 3430-31-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-Bromo-2,6-dimethylpyridine is typically synthesized via the bromination of 2,6-dimethylpyridine using N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) or bromine in the presence of a suitable Lewis acid like aluminum bromide (AlBr₃). The process yields the compound with a high degree of selectivity and good yield.
About
CAS No
3430-31-7
English Name
3-Bromo-2,6-dimethylpyridine
Molecular Formula
C7H8BrN
Molecular Weight
186.05 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=NC(=C(C=C1)Br)C
InChIKey
TUJVGHCSNXCAFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-10 15:15
