Description

2-Phenylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block, characterized by its phenyl and pyridine substituents. This compound matters for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the preparation of complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing bipyridine or phenanthroline-like structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its heterocyclic core contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of nitrogen-containing ligands used in coordination chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, light-emitting materials, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its conjugated system and aldehyde functionality.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new organic reactions, such as condensations and cyclizations.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Phenylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	74796-19-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₉NO
Molecular Weight	183.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-2-phenylpyridine; 2-Phenyl-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 2-Phenylnicotinaldehyde; 2-Phenyl-3-formylpyridine; 3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 2-phenyl-; 2-Phenylpyridine-3-aldehyde; o-Phenylnicotinaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Phenylpyridine-3-Carboxaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. 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 quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 nature as an aldehyde and being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere), it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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