3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde
A substituted pyridine with niacin activity; a component of tobacco smoke.
Overview
3-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde is used as a pharmaceutical synthesis intermediate. It can be used in a coupling reaction to synthesise a novel dual inhibitor of thromboxane A2 synthase and 5-lipoxygenase, 5,7-dimethyl-6-hydroxy-2-methylamino-4-(3-pyridinylmethyl)benzothiazole (E3040).
Synonyms: 3-Formylpyridine; 3-Nicotinaldehyde; 3-Pyridinaldehyde; 3-Pyridinealdehyde; 3-Pyridylaldehyde; 3-Pyridylcarboxaldehyde; 3-Pyridylcarboxaldehyde DEG; beta-Pyridinecarbonaldehyde
EINECS: 207-900-4
Product Categories: Heterocyclic Compounds; Pyridine; Aldehydes; Building Blocks; C1 to C6; C6; Carbonyl Compounds; Chemical Synthesis; Heterocyclic Building Blocks; Organic Building Blocks; Pyridines; bc0001
Mol File: 500-22-1.mol
Physicochemical Properties
Melting point: 8°C
Boiling point: 78-81°C/10 mmHg (lit.)
Storage temp: 2-8°C
Solubility: Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
Water solubility: miscible
Form: liquid (clear)
Color: clear brown-yellow
Stability: Air Sensitive