Description

7-Nitroisatin is a versatile and high-value organic intermediate, specifically a nitro-substituted derivative of isatin. This compound is prized for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those with indole or isatin-based scaffolds, which are common in anticancer and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require nitro-substituted heterocyclic cores.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Serves as a versatile reagent for constructing complex organic molecules, including dyes, pigments, and ligands for catalysis.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for the development of advanced polymers and functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Nitroisatin
CAS No.	112656-95-8
Molecular Formula	C8H4N2O4
Molecular Weight	192.13 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Nitro-1H-indole-2,3-dione; 7-Nitroindoline-2,3-dione; 2,3-Dihydro-7-nitro-2,3-dioxoindole; 7-Nitro-2,3-dioxoindoline; 7-Nitroisatine; 7-Nitro-1H-indole-2,3(2H,3H)-dione; 7-Nitro-2,3-dihydroindole-2,3-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Nitroisatin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, minimize exposure during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.