Description

4-Methoxy-3-(3-Nitro-Phenoxymethyl)-Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring methoxy, nitro, and aldehyde functional groups, makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the research and synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific receptor sites.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring complex aromatic backbones.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the creation of advanced colorants and functional dyes due to its nitro and aldehyde groups.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for creating biaryl structures.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxy-3-(3-Nitro-Phenoxymethyl)-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	832741-11-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₃NO₅
Molecular Weight	287.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3-Nitro-phenoxymethyl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde; 4-Methoxy-3-[(3-nitrophenoxy)methyl]benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-methoxy-3-[(3-nitrophenoxy)methyl]-; 4-Methoxy-3-(3-nitrophenoxymethyl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Methoxy-3-(3-Nitro-Phenoxymethyl)-Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical data is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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