Description

Methyl 5-Formyl-2-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic ester building block. This compound is valued for its dual reactive sites—the formyl and nitro groups—which enable its use in sophisticated multi-step organic syntheses. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing quinoline, isoquinoline, or other fused nitrogen heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its aromatic nitro and aldehyde functionalities.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for the production of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments due to its reactive nitro and formyl groups.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other advanced functional materials.
• Academic and Contract Research: A versatile reagent for method development and exploratory organic chemistry in university and CRO laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Formyl-2-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	133719-04-7
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO5
Molecular Weight	209.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-formyl-2-nitrobenzoate; 2-Nitro-5-(formyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 5-formyl-2-nitro-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-nitro-5-formylbenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 5-Formyl-2-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

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.