Description

4-Methoxypyridine-2,6-Dicarbaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity organic building block characterized by its reactive aldehyde groups on a methoxy-substituted pyridine core. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex heterocyclic systems, ligands, and advanced pharmaceutical intermediates, offering precise molecular control. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system or as kinase inhibitors.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create sophisticated chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), valuable in material science and industrial catalysis.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new crop protection agents and herbicides with specific modes of action.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocycles, such as bipyridines and macrocycles, via condensation reactions.
• Material Science: Utilized in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced functional materials.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate or directing group in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxypyridine-2,6-Dicarbaldehyde
CAS No.	95306-74-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Bis(formyl)-4-methoxypyridine; 4-Methoxy-2,6-pyridinedicarboxaldehyde; 4-Methoxypyridine-2,6-dialdehyde; 2,6-Diformyl-4-methoxypyridine; 4-Methoxypyridine-2,6-dicarboxaldehyde; 4-Methoxy-2,6-dicarbaldehydepyridine; 4-Methoxy-2,6-pyridinedialdehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxypyridine-2,6-Dicarbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. 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%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.