Description

6-(1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Picolinaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic building block featuring both an imidazole and a formylpyridine moiety. This bifunctional structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients. The compound's reactivity allows for the construction of targeted libraries for drug discovery and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, receptor antagonists, and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides by acting as a core scaffold.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of fluorescent tags or activity-based probes for studying biological systems.
• Material Science: Building block for organic electronic materials and polymers due to its conjugated system and functional handles.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of client-specific target molecules under cGMP or research-grade conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Picolinaldehyde
CAS No.	1314912-65-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7N3O
Molecular Weight	173.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)picolinaldehyde; 6-(Imidazol-1-yl)pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-6-(imidazol-1-yl)pyridine; 6-(1H-Imidazol-1-yl)-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 6-(Imidazol-1-yl)-2-pyridinecarbaldehyde; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-; 1314912-65-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-(1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Picolinaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can supply material tailored to specific project requirements, including custom purity grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.