Description

2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-(Fluoromethyl)-4-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated pyridine derivative, a high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which combines an aldehyde functionality with a fluoromethyl substituent, enabling precise structural modifications for creating novel compounds. This chemical is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating sophisticated ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Fluorine Chemistry: An important substrate for studying fluorination reactions and introducing fluorine into complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological systems and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-(Fluoromethyl)-4-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	615580-34-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8FNO
Molecular Weight	153.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Fluoromethyl)-4-methylpyridine-2-carboxaldehyde; 4-Methyl-6-(fluoromethyl)picolinaldehyde; 6-(Fluoromethyl)-4-methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-6-(fluoromethyl)-4-methylpyridine; 4-Methyl-6-fluoromethyl-2-pyridinecarbaldehyde; 6-Fluoromethyl-4-methyl-pyridine-2-carbaldehyde; 615580-34-2 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-(Fluoromethyl)-4-Methyl- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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 compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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