Description

2-Methoxy-6-Nitro-Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both methoxy and nitro substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzaldehyde scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for constructing specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis research.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A building block for synthesizing molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Academic and R&D: Employed in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological studies and novel compound library generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-6-Nitro-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	19689-88-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO4
Molecular Weight	181.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-2-methoxybenzaldehyde; 2-Methoxy-6-nitrobenzaldehyde; 6-Nitro-o-anisaldehyde; o-Anisaldehyde, 6-nitro-; Benzaldehyde, 2-methoxy-6-nitro-; 2-Methoxy-6-nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-6-Nitro-Benzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.