3-Aminopyridine-4-carboxaldehyde

CAS: 55279-29-3

Ref. 3D-FA17844

Product Information

• Name: 3-Aminopyridine-4-carboxaldehyde
• Synonyms: 3-Amino-4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde3-Aminoisonicotinaldehyde
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Aminopyridine-4-carboxaldehyde (3APCA) is an acridone that is a colorless, crystalline solid. It has a molecular formula of C8H6N2O2 and a molecular weight of 174.14 g/mol. 3APCA can be synthesized by heating 2-pyridinecarboxylic acid with chloroacetyl chloride in the presence of pyridine as a solvent. The compound can be detected by nmr spectra, which are efficient methods for characterization of this chemical. The spectrum shows peaks at δ 8.22 ppm (1H), 7.61 ppm (1H), 6.99 ppm (2H), 5.87 ppm (1H), 4.06 ppm (2H). 3APCA has been shown to react with alkyl bromides to form carboxylic acids, which are shown by the peaks at δ 8.22 ppm and

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 122.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₆N₂O
• Purity: Min. 95%