6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde

Name: 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039645

About 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde

6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde is an API impurity reference standard carrying the CAS registry number 1122-72-1. The compound has the formula C7H7NO, corresponding to a molecular weight of 121.14 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 6-methylpyridine-2-carbaldehyde. It is also known as 6-Methylpicolinaldehyde or 6-Methylpyridine-2-carboxaldehyde.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of the parent drug substance to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde
Catalogue No.	VQ-039645
CAS Number	1122-72-1
IUPAC name	6-methylpyridine-2-carbaldehyde
Molecular formula	C₇H₇NO
Molecular weight	121.14 g/mol
Exact mass	121.0528
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	AHISYUZBWDSPQL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=NC(=CC=C1)C=O
PubChem CID	70737

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	30 Å²
Synonyms	6-Methylpicolinaldehyde, 6-Methylpyridine-2-carboxaldehyde, 2-Formyl-6-methylpyridine, 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-methyl-, 6-Methyl-2-picolinaldehyde, 6-Methylpyridine-2-aldehyde, Picolinaldehyde, 6-methyl-, 2-Methyl-6-pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarbaldehyde, 6-Methylpyridyl-2-aldehyde, 6-Methyl pyridine-2-aldehyde, 6-methyl-pyridine-2-carbaldehyde

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde is 1122-72-1. It is also known as 6-Methylpicolinaldehyde, 6-Methylpyridine-2-carboxaldehyde, 2-Formyl-6-methylpyridine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde?

6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde has the molecular formula C7H7NO and a molecular weight of 121.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 6-methylpyridine-2-carbaldehyde.

Which grade and pack sizes of 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde can I order?

We supply 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde?

Yes. Every lot of 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde be shipped internationally?

Yes. 6-Methyl-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.