Description

4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive formyl group makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional ligands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing pyridine-based ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, photoinitiators, and other specialty chemicals.
• Academic and R&D: A fundamental reagent in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis research for constructing heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science: Used in the development of organic electronic materials and functional polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	872-85-5
Molecular Formula	C6H5NO
Molecular Weight	107.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Isonicotinaldehyde; 4-Formylpyridine; Pyridine-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-Pyridylaldehyde; 4-Pyridinealdehyde; p-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde; Isonicotinic aldehyde; 4-Pyridinecarbaldehyde
EINECS	212-828-1

Quality Control

Our 4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

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). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, it is recommended to keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen after opening and to minimize exposure to air. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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