Description

3-Formyl-6-Nitrochromone is a versatile and highly functionalized chromone derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both formyl and nitro substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and pharmacologically active molecules. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel chromone-based drug candidates with potential anti-inflammatory, anticancer, or antimicrobial activities.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new fungicides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the bioactive chromone scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor for synthesizing fused heterocycles, complex ligands for catalysis, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate in the creation of organic electronic materials, dyes, or photoresponsive polymers due to its conjugated system and functional groups.
• Academic & R&D: Fundamental reagent in university and institutional research for studying reaction mechanisms and exploring new chemical spaces.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of high-value, low-volume chemicals for specific industrial or research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Formyl-6-Nitrochromone
CAS No.	42059-80-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₅NO₅
Molecular Weight	219.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-3-formylchromone; 6-Nitrochromone-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-Formyl-6-nitro-4H-chromen-4-one; 6-Nitro-4-oxo-4H-chromene-3-carbaldehyde; 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 3-formyl-6-nitro-; 3-Carbaldehyde-6-nitrochromone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Formyl-6-Nitrochromone is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and industrial use. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to meet the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.