Description

6-(2-Thienyl)-2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde is a specialized heterocyclic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional molecular architecture, which combines a pyridine and a thiophene moiety, making it a versatile precursor for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for the development of novel active compounds and ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new active ingredients for crop protection products, including herbicides and fungicides.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of sophisticated chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: A precursor for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other electronic materials due to its conjugated thienyl-pyridine system.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for heterocyclic chemistry, cross-coupling reactions, and as a scaffold for library synthesis in high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(2-Thienyl)-2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	208111-00-6
Molecular Formula	C10H7NOS
Molecular Weight	189.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Thiophen-2-yl)pyridine-6-carbaldehyde; 6-(2-Thienyl)picolinaldehyde; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-(2-thienyl)-; 6-(Thiophen-2-yl)pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-(2-Thienyl)-6-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 6-(2-Thienyl)-2-formylpyridine; 2-(2-Thienyl)-6-formylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-(2-Thienyl)-2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

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
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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