Description

2,6-Dimethyl-Tetrahydro-Pyran-4-Carbaldehyde is a versatile aldehyde derivative of a tetrahydro-2H-pyran scaffold, serving as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure offers significant utility for introducing functional complexity in target molecules, making it a critical component for research and development. This compound is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, flavor & fragrance development, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of complex molecules with specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where the pyran ring structure is beneficial.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for creating unique aldehydic and pyran-based aroma chemicals used in perfumery and flavor formulations.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and natural product analogs.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers and resins.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: The aldehyde functionality can be transformed into chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethyl-Tetrahydro-Pyran-4-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1212021-29-8
Molecular Formula	C8H14O2
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-2,6-dimethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-oxotetrahydropyran; 2,6-Dimethyltetrahydro-4-pyrancarboxaldehyde; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-formyltetrahydropyran; 4-Aldehydo-2,6-dimethyltetrahydropyran; THP-4-carbaldehyde, 2,6-dimethyl-; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-pyrancarbaldehyde, tetrahydro-
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethyl-Tetrahydro-Pyran-4-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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