Description

2-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Acetaldehyde is a versatile pyridine-based aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive aldehyde group and heterocyclic aromatic core make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) active compound research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its pyridine moiety for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized organic molecules for electronic materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create tagged molecules and probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a starting material for the manufacture of various specialty and performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Acetaldehyde
CAS No.	878499-08-2
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO
Molecular Weight	121.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Pyridineacetaldehyde; 2-(4-Pyridinyl)acetaldehyde; 4-Pyridylacetaldehyde; Pyridine-4-acetaldehyde; 4-Pyridineethanal; (4-Pyridyl)acetaldehyde; 2-(Pyridin-4-yl)ethanal
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Acetaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data with each shipment. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request and are standard for all commercial orders.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the sealed container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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