2-Bromo-5-methylpyridine

The crystal structure of 2-bromo-5-methyl-pyridine was reported. The planar molecule lies on a crystallographic plane of symmetry, with a half molecule in the asymmetric unit. The only intermolecular interactions observed are weak tip-to-tail C3—H3···N1 interactions that form infinite chains along[100]. Similar C—H···N interactions have been observed in other5-substituted 2-bromopyridines, though not in the closely related 2,6-dibromo-3,5-dimethylpyridine.There are no other significant intermolecular interactions present[1].

2-Bromo-5-methylpyridine is Light Brown Solid

2-Bromo-5-methylpyridine is used for preparation of [[(triazolylmethyl)pyridyl]phenyl]tetrazoles and related compounds as cardiovascular agents.

2-Bromo-5-methylpyridine has been used as starting reagent for the synthesis of:

• 5,5′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine
• 5-methyl-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine
• 5-bromo-5″-methyl-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine

[1] Mrittika Roy, David R. Manke, J. Golen. “2-Bromo-5-methyl-pyridine.” IUCrData 26 10 (2016).