Description

4,5-Dimethylnicotinaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both aldehyde and dimethyl-substituted pyridine moieties, makes it an essential precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is particularly valuable for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) active compound research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its pyridine core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Building block for organic electronic materials, including charge-transport materials and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dimethylnicotinaldehyde
CAS No.	1289148-72-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO
Molecular Weight	135.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-4,5-dimethylpyridine; 4,5-Dimethyl-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 4,5-Dimethylpyridine-3-carbaldehyde; Nicotinaldehyde, 4,5-dimethyl-; 3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 4,5-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4,5-Dimethylnicotinaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as confirmed by advanced analytical techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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.