Description

3-Formyl-6-Methylchromone is a versatile and high-value organic building block belonging to the chromone family of heterocyclic compounds. Its unique structure, featuring both a formyl group and a methyl-substituted chromone core, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules with diverse biological activities. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to develop new fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators by serving as a core scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The reactive formyl group enables further functionalization through condensation, reduction, and cyclization reactions to create complex heterocycles.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing chromone derivatives that contribute to specific olfactory notes in high-value fragrance compositions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for developing organic electronic materials and fluorescent dyes due to the chromone's photophysical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Formyl-6-Methylchromone
CAS No.	42059-81-4
Molecular Formula	C11H8O3
Molecular Weight	188.18 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-3-formylchromone; 6-Methylchromone-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Carboxaldehyde-6-methylchromone; 6-Methyl-3-chromonecarboxaldehyde; 6-Methyl-3-formyl-4H-chromen-4-one; 6-Methyl-4-oxo-4H-chromene-3-carbaldehyde; 42059-81-4; 3-Formyl-6-methyl-4H-chromen-4-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Formyl-6-Methylchromone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.