Description

2-Formyl-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a formyl and a nitro group on the benzoic acid ester backbone, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with nitro- or formyl-substituted aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive functional groups for structural diversification.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for heterocyclic chemistry, including the preparation of quinoline, isoquinoline, and other fused ring systems.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the research and production of specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its nitro and aldehyde functionalities.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Formyl-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	142314-70-3
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO5
Molecular Weight	209.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Formyl-6-nitrobenzoate; 6-Nitro-2-formylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 6-Nitrosalicylaldehyde-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbomethoxy-3-nitrobenzaldehyde; 3-Nitro-2-(methoxycarbonyl)benzaldehyde; Methyl 2-aldehyde-6-nitrobenzoate; 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)-3-nitrobenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Formyl-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele in research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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	≤ 20 ppm

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