4-Pyridineacetaldehyde, also known as 4-pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde, is an organic compound characterized by a pyridine ring substituted with an aldehyde group at the 2-position and an ethyl group at the 4-position. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive odor. It is soluble in polar organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone, but has limited solubility in water due to the hydrophobic nature of the pyridine ring. 4-Pyridineacetaldehyde is known for its reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic addition reactions, owing to the electrophilic nature of the aldehyde carbon. It can participate in various chemical transformations, making it useful in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, it may exhibit biological activity, which can be of interest in medicinal chemistry. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as it may be irritant and toxic upon exposure.

4-Pyridineacetaldehyde

878499-08-2: 4-Pyridineacetaldehyde, also known as 4-pyridine-2-carboxaldehyde, is an organic compound characterized by a pyridine ring substituted with an aldehyde group at the 2-position and an ethyl group at the 4-position. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive odor. It is soluble in polar organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone, but has limited solubility in water due to the hydrophobic nature of the pyridine ring. 4-Pyridineacetaldehyde is known for its reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic addition reactions, owing to the electrophilic nature of the aldehyde carbon. It can participate in various chemical transformations, making it useful in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, it may exhibit biological activity, which can be of interest in medicinal chemistry. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as it may be irritant and toxic upon exposure.

CAS 878499-08-2

4-Pyridineacetaldehyde

2-(Pyridin-4-yl)acetaldehyde

Ref: IN-DA00ISAB

2-(Pyridin-4-yl)acetaldehyde

Ref: 54-OR311262