Description

Pyrrolidine-2-Carbaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic building block and a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its reactive aldehyde group makes it a crucial precursor for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for synthesizing a wide range of bioactive molecules, including pyrrolidine-based drugs, enzyme inhibitors, and chiral ligands.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific heterocyclic frameworks.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex organic compounds used in various industrial processes.
• Chiral Auxiliary and Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of chiral catalysts and ligands for asymmetric synthesis, crucial for producing enantiomerically pure substances.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and novel chemical entities.
• Material Science: Can be utilized in the synthesis of polymers and advanced materials with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Pyrrolidine-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	61480-98-6
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO
Molecular Weight	99.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formylpyrrolidine; Proline Aldehyde; L-Proline Aldehyde; (S)-(-)-2-Formylpyrrolidine; (S)-Pyrrolidine-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Pyrrolidinecarboxaldehyde; Prolinal; 1-Pyrrolidinecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pyrrolidine-2-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your critical applications.

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 store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (Optical Purity)	Contact for details

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