Description

4-Methoxypicolinaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, specifically a substituted picolinaldehyde derivative. This compound is valued for its reactive aldehyde group and methoxy-substituted pyridine ring, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing functionalized pyridine cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the methoxypyridine moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and condensation reactions.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or building block for the synthesis of organic electronic materials and polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxypicolinaldehyde
CAS No.	16744-81-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO2
Molecular Weight	137.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxypyridine-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 4-methoxy-; 4-Methoxy-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 4-Methoxy-2-formylpyridine; 4-Methoxypicolin-2-aldehyde; 4-Methoxypicolinaldehyde; 4-Methoxy-2-pyridylcarboxaldehyde
EINECS	240-798-9

Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxypicolinaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.