Description

2,5-Dinitrobenzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its dual nitro functional groups, which make it a versatile electrophile and precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical compounds. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing benzimidazole or quinoxaline cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides and fungicides, where the nitro and aldehyde groups enable further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants requiring nitro-substituted benzaldehyde structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in research to create specialized chelating ligands for metal catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for studying nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) reactions and condensation reactions in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer to introduce nitro groups into polymer backbones for specialty material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dinitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1198424-70-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4N2O5
Molecular Weight	196.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dinitrobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,5-dinitro-; 2,5-DNBA; 1-Formyl-2,5-dinitrobenzene; 2,5-Dinitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dinitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Isolate from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents, strong bases, and peroxides.

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.