Description

4-Phenylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic building block featuring both a pyridine core and an aldehyde functional group. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and advanced material science. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing ligands, catalysts, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and cancers.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create complex chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new pesticides and herbicides with specific modes of action.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile aldehyde component in condensation reactions like the Knoevenagel condensation or as a starting point for heterocyclic ring formation.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions in academic and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	46268-56-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₉NO
Molecular Weight	183.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-4-phenylpyridine; 4-Phenyl-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 4-Phenylnicotinaldehyde; 4-Phenyl-3-formylpyridine; 3-Aldehyde-4-phenylpyridine; 4-Phenylpyridine-3-carbaldehyde; (4-Phenylpyridin-3-yl)methanal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.