Description

2-(2-Methoxy-4-Nitrophenyl)Acetaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block used in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both methoxy and nitro substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific receptor sites where the nitro and aldehyde functionalities are crucial for activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its aromatic core serves as a scaffold for bioactive molecules.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and complex organic pigments due to its reactive aldehyde group and chromophoric nitro group.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chiral or multidentate ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including novel condensation, cyclization, and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Methoxy-4-Nitrophenyl)Acetaldehyde
CAS No.	309933-59-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)acetaldehyde; 2-Methoxy-4-nitrophenylacetaldehyde; (2-Methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)acetaldehyde; 2-(2-Methoxy-4-nitro-phenyl)-acetaldehyde; 4-Nitro-2-methoxyphenylacetaldehyde; α-(2-Methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)acetaldehyde; NSC 405124; CAS 309933-59-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Methoxy-4-Nitrophenyl)Acetaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light 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	≤ 0.1%

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