Description

3,5-Dinitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative characterized by two nitro groups in the meta positions. This compound serves as a critical high-purity intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced research and industrial chemistry. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for the development of active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other colorants requiring nitro-substituted benzaldehyde structures.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for introducing the dinitrobenzaldehyde moiety in academic and industrial R&D for new material discovery.
• Ligand and Complex Formation: Utilized in coordination chemistry for creating chelating agents and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed and other cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3,5-Dinitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	14193-18-1
Molecular Formula	C7H4N2O5
Molecular Weight	196.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dinitrobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3,5-dinitro-; m-Dinitrobenzaldehyde; 3,5-DNBA; 1-Formyl-3,5-dinitrobenzene; 3,5-Dinitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde; NSC 403697
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Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dinitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable for intermediate use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Range: 100°C - 104°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.