Description

Nitro Benzaldehyde CAS NO 553-16-8 is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, characterized by the presence of a nitro group on the benzene ring. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate, valued for its electrophilic properties and role in constructing complex molecular frameworks. It is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential antiviral and antibacterial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactivity to form heterocyclic structures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants, contributing to chromophore development.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material for flavors, fragrances, and photographic chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for condensation reactions, such as the Knoevenagel condensation, to create novel organic compounds.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A useful substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions for creating biaryl structures common in advanced materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Nitro Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	553-16-8
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO3
Molecular Weight	151.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitrobenzaldehyde; o-Nitrobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-nitro-; 2-Nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde; ONBA; NSC 404042; USAF EK-568
EINECS	209-044-6

Quality Control

Our Nitro Benzaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Isolate from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents, strong bases, and peroxides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	42 - 45 °C
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.