Description

Ortho-Nitrobenzaldehydedimethylacetal CAS NO 20627-73-0 is a versatile aromatic acetal derivative, primarily serving as a key protected intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a stable, masked aldehyde functionality that is crucial for multi-step synthetic routes, particularly where the nitro group is required for subsequent transformations. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for creating complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical protected synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing nitro-substituted aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides where the ortho-nitrobenzaldehyde moiety is a structural component.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of complex azo dyes and other colored compounds.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials or emissive layer components in electronic materials research.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and the development of new synthetic methodologies involving acetals and nitroarenes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ortho-Nitrobenzaldehydedimethylacetal
CAS No.	20627-73-0
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO4
Molecular Weight	197.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitrobenzaldehyde dimethyl acetal; o-Nitrobenzaldehyde dimethyl acetal; Benzaldehyde, 2-nitro-, dimethyl acetal; (2-Nitrophenyl)dimethoxymethane; Dimethyl (2-nitrobenzylidene) acetal; α,α-Dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzene; 2-Nitrobenzaldehyde dimethylacetal; o-Nitrobenzaldehyde dimethylacetal
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Quality Control

Our Ortho-Nitrobenzaldehydedimethylacetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in GMP intermediates and advanced research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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