Description

6-(2-Formylphenyl)-Nicotinic Acid is a high-value aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring a formylphenyl substituent, making it a versatile bifunctional building block for complex organic synthesis. This compound is critical for research and development in advanced material science and pharmaceutical chemistry, where precise molecular architecture is required. It is primarily sought after by fine chemical manufacturers and R&D laboratories engaged in creating novel heterocyclic compounds, ligands, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the development of specialized chelating ligands for catalytic and metal-organic framework (MOF) applications.
• Advanced Material Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research phase for synthesizing new-generation herbicides and plant growth regulators with improved efficacy.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(2-Formylphenyl)-Nicotinic Acid
CAS No.	566198-41-2
Molecular Formula	C13H9NO3
Molecular Weight	227.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(6-Carboxypyridin-3-yl)benzaldehyde; 5-(2-Formylphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 6-(2-Carboxyphenyl)nicotinaldehyde (tautomer); Nicotinic acid, 6-(2-formylphenyl)-; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carboxaldehyde, 5'-carboxy-3'-pyridinyl-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 6-(2-Formylphenyl)-Nicotinic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

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 under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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