Description

6-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering a reactive aldehyde group and a chlorinated phenyl ring for further functionalization. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel pyridine-based ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers and light-emitting compounds.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable building block for custom chemical synthesis services catering to R&D and pilot-scale production.
• Academic and Industrial Research: Used in methodological studies and as a standard in analytical chemistry for method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	61704-30-1
Molecular Formula	C12H8ClNO
Molecular Weight	217.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-6-(4-chlorophenyl)pyridine; 4-Chloro-α-pyrid-2-ylbenzaldehyde; 6-(p-Chlorophenyl)picolinaldehyde; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-(4-chlorophenyl)-; (6-(4-Chlorophenyl)pyridin-2-yl)methanol (oxidized form); p-Chloro-α-(2-pyridyl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 6-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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 sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage of bulk quantities 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%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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