6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde

• CAT Number: R041547
• CAS Number: 1122-72-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H7NO
• Molecular Weight: 121.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 6-Methylpicolinaldehyde; 2-Formyl-6-methylpyridine; 2-Methyl-6-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 6-Methyl-2-picolinaldehyde; 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarbaldehyde; 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 6-Methylpicolinaldehyde; 6-Methylpyridine-2-aldehyde; 6-Methylpyrid
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 6-methylpyridine-2-carbaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7NO/c1-6-3-2-4-7(5-9)8-6/h2-5H,1H3
• InChIKey: AHISYUZBWDSPQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=NC(=CC=C1)C=O

6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde（Cat No.:R041547）is a heteroaromatic aldehyde featuring a methyl group at the 6-position and an aldehyde group at the 2-position of the pyridine ring. This compound is a useful intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, ligands, and heterocyclic compounds. Its electron-rich nitrogen and aldehyde functionalities allow it to participate in condensation reactions, Schiff base formation, and metal coordination chemistry. Due to its structural versatility, 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde is employed in medicinal chemistry and material science for designing functional molecules and catalysts.