Pyridoxal

Pyridoxal (CAS 66-72-8), also known as Piridoxal, is one of the three primary forms of vitamin B6 alongside pyridoxine and pyridoxamine. It functions as a biochemically active aldehyde form of B6.

This compound serves as a direct precursor to pyridoxal-5-phosphate (PLP), the coenzyme involved in a broad range of enzymatic reactions. Demand is driven primarily by pharmaceutical synthesis and nutritional supplementation.

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it is used as a starting material or reference standard in the production of B6-related active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is also essential for creating various coenzyme derivatives.

Nutritional supplement formulators source it where a more bioavailable or reactive B6 form is required compared to pyridoxine hydrochloride. It is a critical component for high-end health and wellness formulations.

In biotechnology and cell biology research, it is used to study transaminase activity, enzyme kinetics, and cofactor-dependent metabolic pathways. It is a staple reagent in modern life sciences research.

Animal feed and veterinary nutrition applications also utilize this material where specific B6 form differentiation is required. This is particularly important in the development of specialized feed premixes.

The product is supplied as a crystalline powder and is available in research-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications. These grades meet the purity requirements of laboratory and API synthesis applications.

Packaging ranges from small quantities for laboratory use to bulk quantities for industrial procurement. We ensure all batches meet rigorous quality standards for consistency and performance in industrial processes.