Description

2-Dimethylamino-Pyridine-4-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a dimethylamino electron-donating group and an aldehyde electrophilic site, makes it an invaluable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and fine chemicals. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated nitrogen-based ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, photoactive compounds, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental building block for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Dimethylamino-Pyridine-4-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	774239-05-3
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O
Molecular Weight	150.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-2-(dimethylamino)pyridine; 2-(Dimethylamino)isonicotinaldehyde; 2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)pyridine-4-carboxaldehyde; 2-Dimethylaminopyridine-4-carbaldehyde; 2-DMAP-4-Carbaldehyde; 4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 2-(dimethylamino)-; 2-(Dimethylamino)-4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Dimethylamino-Pyridine-4-Carbaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.