Description

4-(5-Methylpyridin-2-Yl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity organic building block featuring a benzaldehyde core linked to a methyl-substituted pyridine ring. This compound is a critical intermediate in modern pharmaceutical and advanced materials research, valued for its bifunctional reactivity which enables the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in drug discovery and functional material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and other small-molecule drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its conjugated structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for designing fluorescent tags, photoaffinity labels, and other molecular probes for biological target identification.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(5-Methylpyridin-2-Yl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1008744-15-7
Molecular Formula	C13H11NO
Molecular Weight	197.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(5-Methyl-2-pyridinyl)benzaldehyde; 2-(4-Formylphenyl)-5-methylpyridine; 5-Methyl-2-(4-formylphenyl)pyridine; 4-(5-Methyl-2-pyridyl)benzaldehyde; 4-(5-Methylpyridin-2-yl)benzaldehyde; 4-(5-Methyl-2-pyridinyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(5-Methylpyridin-2-Yl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our standard grade typically meets a purity specification of ≥97% (HPLC), with custom purification available to meet specific project requirements, including pharmaceutical development standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability and prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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