Description

2-Formyl-5-Picoline is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block, prized for its reactive formyl group adjacent to a pyridine nitrogen. This compound is essential for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it serves as a key precursor for active ingredients and functional materials. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for developing novel compounds and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of functional organic materials, including polymers and liquid crystals, due to its ability to introduce formyl functionality into complex systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new heterocyclic chemistry and constructing molecular libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Formyl-5-Picoline
CAS No.	4985-92-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO
Molecular Weight	121.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylpicolinaldehyde; 5-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 5-methyl-; 5-Methyl-2-formylpyridine; 2-Aldehydo-5-methylpyridine; 6-Methyl-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde (alternative numbering); 5-Picoline-2-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	225-649-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Formyl-5-Picoline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, 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 it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, prolonged storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended for optimal long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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