Description

3-Phenyl-2H-Azirine-2-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile and highly reactive heterocyclic building block, specifically an azirine derivative, that is essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its strained three-membered ring and aldehyde functionality make it a valuable precursor for constructing complex nitrogen-containing molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, including the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules and heterocyclic scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in the synthesis of nitrogen-rich heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the creation of new active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging its reactive azirine ring for novel mode-of-action chemistry.
• Academic & R&D Synthesis: Serves as a fundamental building block in methodological organic chemistry research for studying ring-opening reactions and cycloadditions.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized polymers or functional materials that incorporate strained heterocyclic units.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to create reactive handles or affinity tags for studying protein-ligand interactions and other biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Phenyl-2H-Azirine-2-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	56900-67-5
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-3-phenylazirine; 3-Phenyl-2H-azirine-2-carboxaldehyde; 2H-Azirine-2-carboxaldehyde, 3-phenyl-; 3-Phenylazirine-2-carbaldehyde; Phenylazirinecarboxaldehyde; Azirine-2-carboxaldehyde, 3-phenyl-
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Quality Control

Our 3-Phenyl-2H-Azirine-2-Carboxaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, for comprehensive characterization and purity verification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its sensitivity to light and oxidation, prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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