Description

2-Amino-3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde is a versatile and high-value heterocyclic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an amino group and an aldehyde, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and ligand synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in the synthesis of fused pyridine derivatives and kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides that require specific heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: Serves as a precursor for creating polydentate ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, dyes, and photoactive materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploratory organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	7521-41-7
Molecular Formula	C6H6N2O
Molecular Weight	122.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-2-aminopyridine; 2-Amino-3-formylpyridine; 2-Aminonicotinaldehyde; 3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 2-amino-; 2-Amino-pyridine-3-carbaldehyde; 2-Aminopyridine-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Ald-2-aminopyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Amino-3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high-purity standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation and to minimize oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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