Description

4-Methoxy-3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde is a versatile heterocyclic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a formyl group and a methoxy substituent on the pyridine ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) active compound research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its pyridine core for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating sophisticated chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create labeled compounds and molecular probes for biochemical and diagnostic applications.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Fundamental reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxy-3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	82257-15-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO2
Molecular Weight	137.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-4-methoxypyridine; 4-Methoxy-3-pyridylcarboxaldehyde; 4-Methoxynicotinaldehyde; 4-Methoxypyridine-3-carbaldehyde; 3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 4-methoxy-; 4-Methoxy-3-pyridinecarbaldehyde; 4-Methoxy-3-formylpyridine; 4-Methoxypyridine-3-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxy-3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are 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, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.