Description

3-(5-Formylpyridin-3-Yl)Benzonitrile is a versatile and high-value aromatic nitrile building block featuring a formylpyridine moiety. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures through its reactive aldehyde and nitrile functional groups. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing fluorescent tags and molecular probes for biological imaging and diagnostics.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) to form biaryl systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(5-Formylpyridin-3-Yl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	887973-56-0
Molecular Formula	C13H8N2O
Molecular Weight	208.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(5-Formyl-3-pyridinyl)benzonitrile; 3-(5-Formylpyridin-3-yl)benzonitrile; 3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 5-(3-cyanophenyl)-; 5-(3-Cyanophenyl)nicotinaldehyde; 3-(5-Formyl-3-pyridyl)benzonitrile; 5-(3-Cyanophenyl)pyridine-3-carbaldehyde; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carbonitrile, 5'-formyl-3'-pyridinyl-
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Quality Control

Our 3-(5-Formylpyridin-3-Yl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

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.