Description

4-(6-Formylpyridin-2-Yl)Benzonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional organic building block featuring both a formyl and a nitrile group on a bipyridine-like scaffold. This compound is critical for advanced research and development in pharmaceutical chemistry and materials science, serving as a versatile precursor for synthesizing complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing new crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a starting material for creating conjugated molecules used in OLEDs and organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The nitrile and formyl groups make it a valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(6-Formylpyridin-2-Yl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	834884-79-6
Molecular Formula	C13H8N2O
Molecular Weight	208.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Cyanophenyl)-6-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 6-(4-Cyanophenyl)picolinaldehyde; 4-(6-Formyl-2-pyridinyl)benzonitrile; 4-(Pyridine-6-carbaldehyde-2-yl)benzonitrile; 4-(6-Oxomethylpyridin-2-yl)benzonitrile; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-(4-cyanophenyl)-; 4-(6-Formyl-2-pyridyl)benzonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 4-(6-Formylpyridin-2-Yl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and process development 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 material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.