Description

4-Nitro-2-Formylpyridine n-Oxide is a versatile and highly functionalized pyridine derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a nitro and a formyl group on an N-oxide scaffold, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and pharmaceutical building blocks. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides due to its reactive functional groups.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating sophisticated chelating ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Fundamental starting material for constructing a wide array of fused and substituted nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or functionalizing agent for advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitro-2-Formylpyridine n-Oxide
CAS No.	65227-58-9
Molecular Formula	C6H4N2O4
Molecular Weight	168.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-4-nitropyridine N-Oxide; 4-Nitro-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde 1-Oxide; 4-Nitro-2-formylpyridine 1-Oxide; 4-Nitro-2-pyridylaldehyde N-Oxide; 4-Nitro-2-pyridinecarbaldehyde N-Oxide; 2-Aldehyde-4-nitropyridine N-Oxide; 4-Nitro-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde N-Oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitro-2-Formylpyridine n-Oxide is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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