Description

Methyl 3-Formyl-5-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity aromatic ester derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a formyl and a nitro group on the benzoate core, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those with nitro- or formyl-substituted aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitro and aldehyde functionalities are incorporated into the active ingredient.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a starting material for synthesizing electron-transport or emissive layer materials in electronic displays.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and condensation reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize specialized chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Formyl-5-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	172899-78-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO5
Molecular Weight	209.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitroisophthalaldehyde Monomethyl Ester; Methyl 5-Nitro-3-formylbenzoate; 3-Formyl-5-nitrobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 3-formyl-5-nitro-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-carbaldehyde-5-nitrobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Formyl-5-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis applications.

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). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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