Description

4-(Benzyloxy)Picolinaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block, specifically a substituted picolinaldehyde derivative. This compound is valued for its dual functional groups, which make it a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical compounds. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating complex ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing fluorescent tags, molecular probes, and bioconjugation reagents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Benzyloxy)Picolinaldehyde
CAS No.	63071-14-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	213.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Benzyloxy)-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 4-(phenylmethoxy)-; 4-(Benzyloxy)picolinaldehyde; 4-Benzyloxypicolinaldehyde; 4-O-Benzylpicolinaldehyde; 4-(Benzyloxy)-2-formylpyridine; 4-(Benzyloxy)pyridine-2-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Benzyloxy)Picolinaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity, the material should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation and handled with care to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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