Description

5-Nitroisatin is a versatile and high-value nitro-substituted isatin derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure makes it an essential building block for the development of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This product is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for synthesis and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various bioactive molecules and potential drug candidates, particularly those with indole-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing specialized organic dyes and colorants.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand precursor for the preparation of metal complexes with potential catalytic or material science applications.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on heterocyclic chemistry and novel reaction methodologies.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used in the development of molecular probes for studying biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nitroisatin
CAS No.	611-09-6
Molecular Formula	C8H4N2O4
Molecular Weight	192.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-1H-indole-2,3-dione; 5-Nitroindole-2,3-dione; Isatin, 5-nitro-; 2,3-Dioxo-5-nitroindoline; 5-Nitro-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole-2,3-dione; 5-Nitroisatine; 5-Nitro-1H-indole-2,3(3aH,7aH)-dione
EINECS	210-247-5

Quality Control

Our 5-Nitroisatin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support your research and production requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	254 - 258 °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.