Description

3-(Iodomethyl)-5-Nitrosalicylaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative featuring both nitro and iodomethyl functional groups. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring halogenated or nitrated salicylaldehyde scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: The aldehyde and phenolic groups provide sites for constructing sophisticated ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various name reactions and multi-step syntheses to introduce both iodine and nitro functionalities for further derivatization.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of organic semiconductors, photoactive materials, and functional polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for biochemical and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Iodomethyl)-5-Nitrosalicylaldehyde
CAS No.	74037-16-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6INO4
Molecular Weight	307.04 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3-(iodomethyl)-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-5-nitro-3-(iodomethyl)benzaldehyde; 3-(Iodomethyl)-5-nitro-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 5-Nitro-3-iodomethylsalicylaldehyde; Salicylaldehyde, 3-(iodomethyl)-5-nitro-; 74037-16-4; AI3-52835
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(Iodomethyl)-5-Nitrosalicylaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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