Description

2-Phenylpyridine-4-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive aldehyde group and a phenylpyridine scaffold, making it a critical precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and cancers.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create sophisticated ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its chelating pyridine nitrogen.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other electronic materials where its conjugated system is advantageous.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile starting material for various organic transformations, including condensation reactions and heterocycle formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenylpyridine-4-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	1214381-00-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₉NO
Molecular Weight	183.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-2-phenylpyridine; 2-Phenylisonicotinaldehyde; 2-Phenyl-4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 4-Aldehydo-2-phenylpyridine; 2-Phenyl-4-formylpyridine; (2-Phenylpyridin-4-yl)methanal; 2-Phenyl-4-pyridylcarboxaldehyde; 2-Phenylpyridine-4-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenylpyridine-4-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize exposure to air during handling and storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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