Description

2-Aminopyridine-4-Carbaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity organic building block essential for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both an aldehyde and an amine group on a pyridine core, enabling its use in constructing complex heterocyclic systems. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders, inflammation, and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its heterocyclic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create fluorescent tags, enzyme inhibitors, and other molecular probes for biochemical research.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: An important building block for contract research organizations and fine chemical companies performing custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Aminopyridine-4-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	89640-61-9
Molecular Formula	C6H6N2O
Molecular Weight	122.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-2-aminopyridine; 2-Amino-4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 2-Aminoisonicotinaldehyde; 2-Amino-4-formylpyridine; 4-Aldehyde-2-aminopyridine; Pyridine-4-carbaldehyde, 2-amino-; 2-Amino-4-pyridylcarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Aminopyridine-4-Carbaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a corresponding Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to cGMP standards where applicable, ensuring the material is suitable for demanding research and scale-up applications.

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 sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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