Description

5-Nitroisophthalaldehyde is a versatile aromatic dialdehyde intermediate featuring a nitro substituent, which significantly influences its reactivity and electronic properties. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in the development of advanced materials and functional chemicals. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing heterocyclic compounds, ligands, and polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those with complex aromatic or heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro and aldehyde functionalities enable further chemical modifications.
• Ligand and Chelator Production: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and functional organic materials that require specific nitro-aromatic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions, particularly condensation and cyclization reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex nitro-aromatic dyes and pigments for specialized industrial applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-Nitroisophthalaldehyde
CAS No.	36308-36-8
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO5
Molecular Weight	195.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitrobenzene-1,3-dicarbaldehyde; 1,3-Benzenedicarboxaldehyde, 5-nitro-; Isophthalaldehyde, 5-nitro-; 5-Nitro-1,3-benzenedicarboxaldehyde; 5-Nitroisophthalic aldehyde; 3-Formyl-5-nitrobenzaldehyde; 5-Nitro-m-phthalaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Nitroisophthalaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with every 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 a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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