Description

5-Nitro-1,3-Benzodioxole-4-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a nitro group and a formyl group on a benzodioxole scaffold, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system or possessing antimicrobial properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and nitro groups.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in advanced display technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for creating specialized dyes and colorants with specific light-fastness and chromatic properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in academic and industrial research to create novel chelating ligands for catalytic systems.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a functional monomer to introduce specific chemical reactivity or properties into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nitro-1,3-Benzodioxole-4-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	28310-13-6
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO5
Molecular Weight	195.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-5-nitro-1,3-benzodioxole; 5-Nitro-1,3-benzodioxole-4-carboxaldehyde; 5-Nitro-piperonal; 4-Carbaldehyde-5-nitro-1,3-benzodioxole; 5-Nitro-4-formyl-1,3-benzodioxole; 5-Nitro-4-piperonal; 28310-13-6; 5-Nitrobenzo[d][1,3]dioxole-4-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Nitro-1,3-Benzodioxole-4-Carbaldehyde is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.