Description

1-Methyl-Pyrrolidine-3-Carbaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive aldehyde group and a tertiary amine within a pyrrolidine scaffold, enabling its use in the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications such as medicinal chemistry and catalyst development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing complex amine and heterocyclic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the pyrrolidine ring can contribute to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create molecular probes for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate or directing group in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-Pyrrolidine-3-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1353955-10-8
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO
Molecular Weight	113.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-1-methylpyrrolidine; 1-Methyl-3-pyrrolidinecarboxaldehyde; N-Methyl-3-pyrrolidinecarboxaldehyde; 1-Methylpyrrolidine-3-carbaldehyde; 1-Methyl-3-formylpyrrolidine; N-Methylpyrrolidine-3-carbaldehyde; 3-Carbaldehyde-1-methylpyrrolidine
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-Pyrrolidine-3-Carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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.