Description

4-Methyltetrahydro-2H-Pyran-4-Carbaldehyde is a versatile aldehyde derivative of tetrahydropyran, serving as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a formyl group on a quaternary carbon within a saturated oxygen heterocycle, makes it a critical precursor for synthesizing complex molecules with specific stereochemistry. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and antiviral drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific stereochemical configurations for enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Intermediate for synthesizing complex odorants and flavor compounds with unique olfactory properties.
• Material Science Research: Building block for novel polymers, dendrimers, and liquid crystals where the tetrahydropyran ring contributes to specific material properties.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including new cyclization and functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Methyltetrahydro-2H-Pyran-4-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	65626-22-4
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-Formyl-4-methyltetrahydropyran; 4-Methyl-4-tetrahydropyrancarboxaldehyde; 4-Methyltetrahydropyran-4-carbaldehyde; 4-Methyl-4-piperidinol, 1-oxide (related); 4-Methyl-4-piperidinecarboxaldehyde, 1-oxide; 4-Methyl-1-oxa-4-cyclohexanecarboxaldehyde; 4-Methyl-4-oxanylformaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methyltetrahydro-2H-Pyran-4-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.460
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.020 - 1.060

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