Description

4-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its functional groups, which enable precise chemical transformations for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing complex aromatic and heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents, leveraging its nitro and aldehyde functionalities.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing azo dyes and other colorants due to its reactive aldehyde group and aromatic nitro substituent.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and other functional layers in electronic displays.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions and coordination chemistry research.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring novel organic reactions, including condensation, reduction, and cyclization processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	20357-22-6
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO3
Molecular Weight	165.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-4-methylbenzaldehyde; 4-Methyl-2-nitrobenzaldehyde; 2-Nitro-p-tolualdehyde; p-Tolualdehyde, 2-nitro-; 4-Methyl-2-nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Nitro-4-methylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; 4-Methyl-2-nitro-benzaldehyde
EINECS	243-771-8

Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in regulated synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	69 - 73 °C
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.