Description

4-Methyl-6-Methylsulfanyl-Pyridine-3-Carbaldehyde is a specialized pyridine derivative featuring both methyl and methylsulfanyl substituents, serving as a versatile and high-value chemical building block. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting neurological and anti-infective pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its heterocyclic core.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of advanced organic electronic materials and functional dyes.
• Chemical Biology: Utilized as a probe or scaffold in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Custom Synthesis: A fundamental building block for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-6-Methylsulfanyl-Pyridine-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1289056-48-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9NOS
Molecular Weight	167.23 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Methylthio)-4-methylpyridine-3-carboxaldehyde; 4-Methyl-6-(methylthio)nicotinaldehyde; 3-Formyl-4-methyl-6-methylsulfanylpyridine; 6-Methylsulfanyl-4-methyl-pyridine-3-carbaldehyde; 1289056-48-9; 4-Methyl-6-(methylsulfanyl)pyridine-3-carboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Methyl-6-Methylsulfanyl-Pyridine-3-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical synthesis work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.