Description

5-(Dimethylamino)Pyridine-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, combining a reactive aldehyde group with a dimethylamino-substituted pyridine ring, which acts as a powerful organocatalyst and directing group. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to construct complex molecular architectures for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and cancers.
• Organocatalyst Ligand/Synthon: Utilized as a precursor for creating sophisticated ligands in asymmetric catalysis and as a synthon in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides due to its bioactive pyridine core.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, photoactive materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used to develop fluorescent tags and molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate or directing group in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions for C-H functionalization.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-(Dimethylamino)Pyridine-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	31191-06-7
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O
Molecular Weight	150.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Dimethylamino)-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 5-(N,N-Dimethylamino)picolinaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-(dimethylamino)pyridine; DMAP Aldehyde; 5-Dimethylaminopyridine-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 5-(dimethylamino)-; 5-(Dimethylamino)-2-formylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(Dimethylamino)Pyridine-2-Carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production standards.

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). Due to its sensitivity, the container should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.