Description

4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 3-(Methylthio)- (9Ci) is a specialized heterocyclic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, which combines a reactive formyl group with a methylthio substituent on the pyridine ring, enabling precise chemical modifications. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional polymeric materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 3-(Methylthio)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	650628-88-9
Molecular Formula	C7H7NOS
Molecular Weight	153.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Methylthio)isonicotinaldehyde; 3-(Methylsulfanyl)pyridine-4-carbaldehyde; 4-Formyl-3-(methylthio)pyridine; 3-Methylthiopyridine-4-carboxaldehyde; 3-Methylsulfanylisonicotinaldehyde; 3-Methylmercapto-4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 3-(Methylthio)-4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 3-(Methylthio)- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and scale-up activities.

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 easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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