5-Bromo-2-phenylpyridine

Catalog Number	ACM27012255
CAS	27012-25-5
Structure
Description	5-Bromo-2-phenylpyridine, also known as 5-Bromo-2-pyridyl, is an organobromine compound used in scientific research. It is a derivative of pyridine, a heterocyclic aromatic compound found in many natural and synthetic products. 5-Bromo-2-phenylpyridine is a white, crystalline solid with a melting point of 114 °C. It is insoluble in water and moderately soluble in polar organic solvents. 5-Bromo-2-phenylpyridine is used in a variety of scientific research applications, including drug design, organic synthesis, and biochemical and physiological studies.
Synonyms	2-Phenyl-5-Bromopyridine
IUPAC Name	5-bromo-2-phenylpyridine
Molecular Weight	234.09 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C11H8BrN
Canonical SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=NC=C(C=C2)Br
InChI	InChI=1S/C11H8BrN/c12-10-6-7-11(13-8-10)9-4-2-1-3-5-9/h1-8H
InChI Key	PRNGIODVYLTUKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	309.3 °C at 760 mmHg
Purity	97%
Density	1.426g/cm³
Appearance	Solid
Application	5-Bromo-2-phenylpyridine has a variety of scientific research applications. It is used in drug design, as it can be used to synthesize a variety of drug molecules. It is also used in organic synthesis, as it can be used as a starting material for the synthesis of a variety of compounds. In addition, it is used in biochemical and physiological studies, as it can be used to study the structure and function of proteins, enzymes, and other biological molecules.
Complexity	154
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	1
Exact Mass	232.98401g/mol
GHS Pictogram	Irritant
Heavy Atom Count	13
Isomeric SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=NC=C(C=C2)Br
Monoisotopic Mass	232.98401g/mol
Properties	The biochemical and physiological effects of 5-bromo-2-phenylpyridine are not well understood. It is believed to act as an inhibitor of certain enzymes, such as cytochrome P450 enzymes, which are involved in the metabolism of drugs and other compounds in the body. It is also believed to act as an antioxidant, which can help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. In addition, it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Rotatable Bond Count	1