Description

4-(4-Pyridinyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block featuring a pyridine ring, making it a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure is critical for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and binding properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and as kinase inhibitors.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), leveraging the coordinating ability of the pyridine nitrogen.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Functional Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoactive polymers for electronic and optoelectronic devices.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for heterocyclic chemistry, Schiff base formation, and cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the production of specialized dyes and pigments where the pyridine-benzaldehyde structure imparts specific color and stability properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Pyridinyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	99163-12-9
Molecular Formula	C12H9NO
Molecular Weight	183.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Pyridin-4-yl)benzaldehyde; 4-Pyridin-4-ylbenzaldehyde; 4-(4-Pyridyl)benzaldehyde; p-(4-Pyridyl)benzaldehyde; 4-Pyridinylbenzaldehyde; 4-Formyl-4'-pyridylbenzene; 1,1'-Biphenyl-4-carboxaldehyde, 4'-pyridinyl-; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde, 4'-pyridinyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Pyridinyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and 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 compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored 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)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.