Description

1-Methyl-5-Nitro-Isatin is a versatile and high-purity nitro-substituted isatin derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized core structure for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This intermediate is essential for research and production laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological disorders and cancers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the production of specialized heterocyclic dyes and colorants.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a starting material for electron-transport or emissive layer components.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Useful for creating complexing agents and chelating ligands for metal catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and new reaction development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-5-Nitro-Isatin
CAS No.	3484-32-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2O4
Molecular Weight	206.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-1-methylisatin; 1-Methyl-5-nitroindoline-2,3-dione; 5-Nitro-1-methyl-2,3-indolinedione; 1-Methyl-5-nitro-2,3-dioxoindoline; 5-Nitro-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole-2,3-dione; 1-Methyl-5-nitroisatin; 5-Nitro-1-methylisatine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Methyl-5-Nitro-Isatin is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products are supplied with full traceability and meet high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.