Description

4-(5-Formylpyridin-3-Yl)Benzonitrile is a high-purity organic building block featuring both a formyl and a nitrile functional group on an aromatic scaffold. This compound is valued for its versatility as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its bifunctional reactivity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Functional Material Development: Employed in the research and production of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build molecular probes for studying biological processes and target engagement.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form complex biaryl systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(5-Formylpyridin-3-Yl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	1255871-11-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈N₂O
Molecular Weight	208.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Cyanophenyl)-5-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 5-Formyl-3-(4-cyanophenyl)pyridine; 4-(5-Formyl-3-pyridinyl)benzonitrile; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde, 4'-cyano-; 4-(5-Oxidanylidenemethylpyridin-3-yl)benzonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 4-(5-Formylpyridin-3-Yl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards for research and development use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.