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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>4-Oxo-4-(3-pyridyl)butanal</strong> is a heterocyclic aldehyde intermediate primarily synthesized via condensation reactions for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its molecular formula is C<sub>9</sub>H<sub>9</sub>NO<sub>2</sub> and CAS No. is 101583-76-8.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Synthesis of nicotinic acid derivatives for vitamin B3 production.</li>
<li>Key precursor in developing antihypertensive agents targeting pyridine pathways.</li>
<li>Intermediate in creating specialized agrochemical herbicides.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store in sealed containers under inert atmosphere at temperatures below 25°C to prevent oxidation. Handle with appropriate PPE due to potential skin irritation and flammability risks during industrial processing.</p>