Description

4-Cyclopropylpicolinaldehyde is a high-purity, versatile organic building block featuring a picolinaldehyde core substituted with a cyclopropyl group. This compound is valued for its unique structural motif, which imparts specific reactivity and steric properties, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the biological activity of the cyclopropyl moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials due to its conjugated aldehyde functionality.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a scaffold for developing molecular probes and inhibitors to study enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyclopropylpicolinaldehyde
CAS No.	935248-09-2
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO
Molecular Weight	147.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyclopropylpyridine-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 4-cyclopropyl-; 4-Cyclopropyl-2-formylpyridine; 4-Cyclopropylpicolinaldehyde; Picolinaldehyde, 4-cyclopropyl-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Cyclopropylpicolinaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our commitment to reliable supply and traceable quality supports your regulatory and research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.