Description

5-Nitrooxindole is a versatile nitro-substituted heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic reactivity of the nitro group and the oxindole core, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This high-purity building block is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and potential drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides by leveraging its heterocyclic scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, reduction sequences to amines, and other transformations to create diverse chemical libraries.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes, pigments, and organic electronic materials.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in university and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nitrooxindole
CAS No.	20870-79-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	178.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-1,3-dihydro-2H-indol-2-one; 5-Nitro-2-indolinone; 5-Nitroindolin-2-one; 2-Oxo-5-nitroindoline; 1,3-Dihydro-5-nitro-2H-indol-2-one; 5-Nitro-2-oxindole; 5-Nitroindole-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Nitrooxindole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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