Description

4-Iodo-2,6-Pyridinedicarboxaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both aldehyde and iodine functional groups on the pyridine core, makes it an invaluable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral drug discovery programs.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated polydentate ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) to create complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Linker: The aldehyde groups enable conjugation chemistry, useful in bioconjugation and the synthesis of functional polymers or dendrimers.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of new crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for organic electronic materials and photoactive compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Iodo-2,6-Pyridinedicarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	506423-88-7
Molecular Formula	C7H4INO2
Molecular Weight	276.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Diformyl-4-iodopyridine; 4-Iodopyridine-2,6-dicarboxaldehyde; 4-Iodo-2,6-pyridinedicarbaldehyde; 4-Iodopyridine-2,6-dialdehyde; 2,6-Pyridinedicarboxaldehyde, 4-iodo-; 4-Iodo-2,6-diformylpyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Each batch of 4-Iodo-2,6-Pyridinedicarboxaldehyde is characterized using advanced analytical techniques to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC), impurity profile, and physical characteristics are available upon request. We adhere to strict quality management protocols to support your research and development needs.

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 hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to moisture.

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
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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