Benzaldehyde, 4-[2-(5-ethyl-2-pyridinyl)ethoxy]

It is mainly condensed with 2,4-thiazolidinedione to form the benzylidene derivative, which is then reduced to yield Pioglitazone. 4-[2-(5-ethyl-2-pyridinyl)ethoxy]benzaldehyde is a critical intermediate in the synthesis of the antidiabetic drug Pioglitazone.

API Name Pioglitazone
CAS No 114393-97-4
Molecular Formula C16H17NO2
Molecular Weight 255.31 g/mol
Synonyms 4-[2-(5-ethyl-2-pyridinyl)ethoxy]benzaldehyde

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