Description

3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a formyl and a nitro group on a methyl-substituted benzene ring, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with nitro-aromatic or aldehyde-reactive pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, where its nitro and aldehyde groups facilitate the creation of bioactive heterocycles.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing azo dyes and other complex colorants due to its reactive aromatic system.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Potential building block for electron-transport materials or ligands in coordination complexes used in electronic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for preparing Schiff base ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis research.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Employed in palladium-catalyzed reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck couplings, to construct biaryl systems for material science applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring novel organic transformations and synthesizing custom compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	18515-67-8
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO3
Molecular Weight	165.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-3-methylbenzaldehyde; 3-Methyl-p-nitrobenzaldehyde; 3-Methyl-4-nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 4-Nitro-m-tolualdehyde; 3-Methyl-4-nitro-benzaldehyde; NSC 404080; p-Nitro-m-tolualdehyde
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supplied with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support compliance requirements for research and commercial scale applications.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	68°C - 72°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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