Description

2,4-Diamino-6-pteridinecarboxaldehyde is a high-purity, heterocyclic organic compound belonging to the pteridine family, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular structure makes it a valuable building block for the development of complex molecules with specific biological and chemical activities. This product is essential for research and development laboratories and manufacturing units in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of pteridine-based drug candidates, including potential antifolate agents, enzyme inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage the pteridine scaffold.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a core structure for designing fluorescent probes, enzyme co-factor analogs, and other tools for biochemical and diagnostic applications.
• Material Science: Investigated as a building block for organic semiconductors, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in chemical libraries for high-throughput screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Diamino-6-pteridinecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	4261-17-0
Molecular Formula	C7H6N6O
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Formyl-2,4-pteridinediamine; 2,4-Diamino-6-formylpteridine; 2,4-Diaminopteridine-6-carboxaldehyde; 6-Aldehydo-2,4-pteridinediamine; Pteridine-6-carboxaldehyde, 2,4-diamino-; 4261-17-0; 2,4-Diamino-6-pteridinecarbaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4-Diamino-6-pteridinecarboxaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and documentation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, impurities, and other critical parameters is available for each lot and supplied with every order.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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