Description

3-(tert-Butyl)-2-Hydroxy-5-(4-Pyridyl)Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative featuring both phenolic and pyridyl functional groups, making it a valuable multi-functional building block in advanced synthesis. This compound is engineered to provide a unique combination of steric bulk from the tert-butyl group and coordination sites from the pyridine and phenol moieties. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of novel ligands, catalysts, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring chelating metal centers or specific steric profiles.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a core structure for developing novel N,O-bidentate or polydentate ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the research and development of new crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Used in the creation of advanced organic materials, including polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on organic synthesis methodology and novel heterocyclic compound formation.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-(tert-Butyl)-2-Hydroxy-5-(4-Pyridyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	342037-22-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₇NO₂
Molecular Weight	255.31 g/mol
Synonyms	3-tert-Butyl-2-hydroxy-5-(4-pyridinyl)benzaldehyde; 5-(4-Pyridinyl)-3-(tert-butyl)-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-3-tert-butyl-5-(4-pyridyl)benzaldehyde; 3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-hydroxy-5-(4-pyridinyl)benzaldehyde; 5-(Pyridin-4-yl)-3-(tert-butyl)-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 4-(5-Formyl-2-hydroxy-3-tert-butylphenyl)pyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(tert-Butyl)-2-Hydroxy-5-(4-Pyridyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and development applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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