Description

3-(2-Pyridyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block featuring a pyridine heterocycle, which imparts unique electronic and coordination properties. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the development of advanced materials and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing ligands, catalysts, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and cancers.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create sophisticated chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Material Science: Employed in the production of organic semiconductors, light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and other electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds via condensation and cyclization reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be used as a derivatization agent or a standard in chromatographic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Pyridyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	85553-53-3
Molecular Formula	C12H9NO
Molecular Weight	183.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Formylphenyl)pyridine; 3-(Pyridin-2-yl)benzaldehyde; 2-Pyridylbenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-(2-pyridinyl)-; 3-(2-Pyridinyl)benzaldehyde; 3-Pyridin-2-yl-benzaldehyde; 3-(2-Pyridyl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Pyridyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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