Compound Q&A
How is 5-Bromo-4-methyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinamine (CAS: 100367-40-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
5-Bromo-4-methyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinamine can be synthesized through a multi-step process involving the nitration of 4-methyl-5-nitro-2-pyridinamine followed by bromination. This typically requires the use of concentrated nitric acid and fuming sulfuric acid, with bromination using N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) in the presence of a radical initiator like benzoyl peroxide.
About
CAS No
100367-40-6
English Name
5-Bromo-4-methyl-3-nitro-2-pyridinamine
Molecular Formula
C6H6BrN3O2
Molecular Weight
232.03 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C(=NC=C1Br)N)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
KFVGEPWMVKZPND-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-16 13:49
