Description

3-Hydroxy-2-Methylpyridine-4-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a reactive aldehyde group and a hydroxylated pyridine core, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional organic molecules for electronic materials, sensors, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a specialized intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxy-2-Methylpyridine-4-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	518306-10-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO2
Molecular Weight	149.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-3-hydroxy-2-methylpyridine; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyridine-4-carboxaldehyde; 3-Hydroxy-2-methylisonicotinaldehyde; 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 2-Methyl-3-oxido-4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyridine-4-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxy-2-Methylpyridine-4-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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