Description

Methyl 4-(6-Formylpyridin-2-Yl)Benzoate is a high-value aromatic ester building block featuring both a formylpyridine and a benzoate ester functional group. This bifunctional structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and oncology.
• 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 crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Material Science: Intermediate for the production of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers and light-emitting components.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and bioconjugation reagents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research compound for exploring new organic reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(6-Formylpyridin-2-Yl)Benzoate
CAS No.	834884-81-0
Molecular Formula	C14H11NO3
Molecular Weight	241.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-(6-formyl-2-pyridinyl)benzoate; 4-(6-Formylpyridin-2-yl)benzoic acid methyl ester; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-[4-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-; Benzoic acid, 4-(6-formyl-2-pyridinyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl p-(6-formyl-2-pyridyl)benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-(6-Formylpyridin-2-Yl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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