Description

5-Nitro-1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile nitro-substituted cyclic enal building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an electron-withdrawing nitro group and a reactive aldehyde functionality, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing nitro-heterocyclic or fused ring systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, nucleophilic additions, and reductive amination sequences to create complex molecular architectures.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of specialty polymers and functional organic materials.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis within university and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nitro-1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	900186-75-6
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO3
Molecular Weight	155.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-1-cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde; 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 5-nitro-; 5-Nitrocyclohex-1-ene-1-carbaldehyde; 5-Nitro-1-cyclohexenecarboxaldehyde; 5-Nitro-1-cyclohexenecarbaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 5-Nitro-1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality system supports cGMP standards for pharmaceutical applications, ensuring traceability and reliability for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.