Description

3-(4-Formylphenyl)Picolinic Acid is a high-purity organic building block featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid functional group on a biphenyl-like scaffold. This bifunctional nature makes it a critical intermediate for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and materials research. It is essential for chemists and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise, high-quality intermediates for drug discovery and the development of functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting specific receptors or enzymes.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create novel chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into monomers for producing specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Utilized in the research and development of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a scaffold for developing molecular probes and diagnostic agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Formylphenyl)Picolinic Acid
CAS No.	1261972-92-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉NO₃
Molecular Weight	227.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(6-Carboxypyridin-2-yl)benzaldehyde; 2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 3-(4-formylphenyl)-; 3-(4-Formylphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 3-(4-Carboxaldehyde phenyl)picolinic acid; 6-(4-Formylphenyl)picolinic acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde, 2'-carboxy-; (4-Formylphenyl)picolinic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Formylphenyl)Picolinic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and hygroscopic; handle and store under inert conditions for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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