Description

3-(6-Formylpyridin-2-Yl)Benzonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional chemical building block featuring both a formyl and a nitrile group on a biphenyl-like scaffold. This compound matters for its versatility as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel heterocyclic compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its bifunctional reactivity.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of sophisticated chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors, due to its conjugated structure.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a versatile substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to form complex biaryl systems.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-(6-Formylpyridin-2-Yl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	834884-80-9
Molecular Formula	C13H8N2O
Molecular Weight	208.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Cyanophenyl)-6-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 6-(3-Cyanophenyl)picolinaldehyde; 3-(6-Formyl-2-pyridinyl)benzonitrile; 3-(Pyridine-6-carbaldehyde-2-yl)benzonitrile; 2-Formyl-6-(3-cyanophenyl)pyridine; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carbonitrile, 6'-formyl-2'-pyridinyl; 3-(6-Aldehydropyridin-2-yl)benzonitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(6-Formylpyridin-2-Yl)Benzonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards through rigorous in-process and final release testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and product integrity for your critical 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 strong oxidizing agents.

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.