Description

3-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functional groups, which enable precise chemical transformations for creating complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with nitro-aromatic or aldehyde-reactive pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive aldehyde group for constructing heterocyclic systems.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing azo dyes and other complex colorants due to its nitro and formyl substituents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the research of organic semiconductors and conductive polymers.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring new organic reactions and methodologies in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	107757-06-2
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO3
Molecular Weight	165.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3-methylbenzaldehyde; 3-Methyl-5-nitrobenzaldehyde; 5-Nitro-m-tolualdehyde; m-Tolualdehyde, 5-nitro-; Benzaldehyde, 3-methyl-5-nitro-; 3-Methyl-5-nitro-benzenecarboxaldehyde; 107757-06-2 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis workflows.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored 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	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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