Description

3-Cyano-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its electron-withdrawing cyano and nitro substituents. This compound is highly valued in organic synthesis for its reactivity, particularly in heterocyclic formation and as a precursor for more complex molecular architectures. It is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing fused heterocyclic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its bifunctional reactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for the production of specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel chelating ligands for metal catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A building block for conjugated polymers and small molecule acceptors in organic photovoltaics (OPV) and OLEDs.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in methodologies like Knoevenagel condensations and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	203179-02-6
Molecular Formula	C8H4N2O3
Molecular Weight	176.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-3-formylbenzonitrile; 3-Formyl-4-nitrobenzonitrile; 4-Nitroisophthalaldehyde mononitrile; 3-Cyano-4-nitrobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-cyano-4-nitro-; 3-Cyano-4-nitro-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyano-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with batch-specific data is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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