Description

3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 1,2-Dihydro-4,6-Dimethyl-2-Oxo- is a specialized heterocyclic aldehyde building block with significant synthetic utility. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for lead optimization and scalable synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for designing and synthesizing molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 1,2-Dihydro-4,6-Dimethyl-2-Oxo-
CAS No.	937644-31-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight	151.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dihydro-4,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 4,6-Dimethyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carbaldehyde; 3-Formyl-4,6-dimethyl-2(1H)-pyridinone; 4,6-Dimethyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 3-Aldehyde-4,6-dimethyl-2-pyridone
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Quality Control

Our 3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 1,2-Dihydro-4,6-Dimethyl-2-Oxo- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive R&D and scale-up processes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full specification data are provided and 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 (15-25°C). This material 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 heat and incompatible materials.

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.