Description

2-Methyl-2-(3-Nitrophenyl)-1,3-Dioxolane is a specialized organic compound featuring a dioxolane protecting group and a nitro-substituted aromatic ring. This structure makes it a valuable protected aldehyde precursor and a versatile intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where a protected carbonyl functionality is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its nitroaromatic moiety.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a precursor to 3-nitrobenzaldehyde derivatives upon deprotection of the dioxolane group, useful in various coupling and condensation reactions.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring novel reaction pathways in heterocyclic and aromatic chemistry.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of specialty polymers or ligands with specific electronic properties due to the nitro group.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-2-(3-Nitrophenyl)-1,3-Dioxolane
CAS No.	51226-13-2
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO4
Molecular Weight	209.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Nitrophenyl)-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane; 3-Nitrobenzaldehyde ethylene acetal; 3-Nitrobenzaldehyde dimethyl acetal (common name); 1,3-Dioxolane, 2-methyl-2-(3-nitrophenyl)-; m-Nitrobenzaldehyde ethylene acetal; (3-Nitrophenyl)-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane; Acetaldehyde, (3-nitrophenyl)-, cyclic ethylene acetal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-2-(3-Nitrophenyl)-1,3-Dioxolane is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity by HPLC, identity confirmation by FT-IR or NMR, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.