Description

m-Nitrobenzenediazonium is a versatile and highly reactive diazonium salt intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in enabling efficient diazo coupling and Sandmeyer-type reactions, which are fundamental for constructing complex aromatic compounds. This product is critical for research chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty dye industries who require a reliable, high-purity building block for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of azo dyes and pigments for textiles and inks.
• Precursor for pharmaceutical active ingredients through nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Building block for agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides.
• Used in polymer chemistry to introduce nitro and diazonium functional groups.
• Essential reagent in research laboratories for studying diazonium chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
• Intermediate in the production of photographic chemicals and other light-sensitive materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	m-Nitrobenzenediazonium
CAS No.	16278-29-8
Molecular Formula	C6H4N3O2+ X- (X = counterion, e.g., BF4-, Cl-)
Molecular Weight	Varies by salt form. Contact for details.
Synonyms	3-Nitrobenzenediazonium; Diazonium, m-nitrophenyl-; m-Nitrophenyldiazonium; 3-Nitrophenyldiazonium; Benzenediazonium, 3-nitro-; 3-Nitrobenzenediazonium tetrafluoroborate (common salt form); 1-Diazo-3-nitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details.

Quality Control

Our m-Nitrobenzenediazonium is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and opened under an inert atmosphere when necessary to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95% (or as specified by grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in polar aprotic solvents (e.g., acetonitrile, DMF)

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