Description

3-Hydroxy-5-Methoxypyridine-4-Carbaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both phenolic hydroxyl and aldehyde functional groups on a methoxypyridine core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced organic frameworks (MOFs/COFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop fluorescent tags and molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and heterocyclic compound research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxy-5-Methoxypyridine-4-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1289038-89-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO3
Molecular Weight	153.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-3-hydroxypyridine-4-carbaldehyde; 4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-5-methoxy-; 3-Hydroxy-5-methoxy-4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 5-Methoxy-3-pyridinol-4-carboxaldehyde; 3-Hydroxy-5-methoxypyridine-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-Formyl-5-methoxy-3-hydroxypyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Hydroxy-5-Methoxypyridine-4-Carbaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to prevent degradation.

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%

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