Description

Oxo-Pyridin-3-Yl-Acetaldehyde is a versatile pyridine-based aldehyde intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive aldehyde group and a pyridine ring, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and fine chemicals. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its heterocyclic scaffold.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating complex chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers, coordination polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create labeled compounds and molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for various specialty chemicals, including dyes, flavors, and fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxo-Pyridin-3-Yl-Acetaldehyde
CAS No.	63464-84-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO2
Molecular Weight	135.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pyridylglyoxal; 3-Pyridylglyoxylaldehyde; 2-Oxo-2-(pyridin-3-yl)acetaldehyde; 3-Pyridylglyoxylic aldehyde; 3-Pyridineglyoxal; 3-Pyridoylformaldehyde; (3-Pyridyl)glyoxal; 2-Oxo-2-(3-pyridinyl)ethanal
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Quality Control

Our Oxo-Pyridin-3-Yl-Acetaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.