Description

6-(2-Chlorophenyl)-3-Pyridinecarbaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity organic building block, essential for advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a chlorophenyl and a formylpyridine moiety, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in 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 next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic system.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers due to its rigid, conjugated backbone.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: An important building block for custom synthesis houses serving the biotechnology and electronics industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(2-Chlorophenyl)-3-Pyridinecarbaldehyde
CAS No.	898404-60-9
Molecular Formula	C12H8ClNO
Molecular Weight	217.65 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-6-(2-chlorophenyl)pyridine; 2-Chloro-6-pyridin-3-ylbenzaldehyde; 6-(2-Chlorophenyl)nicotinaldehyde; 3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-(2-chlorophenyl)-; (6-(2-Chlorophenyl)pyridin-3-yl)methanol (oxidized form); 2-Chloro-6-(3-formylpyridin-6-yl)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 6-(2-Chlorophenyl)-3-Pyridinecarbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards and precise customer requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or an opaque secondary container until use.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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