Description

4'-Nitro-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-Carboxaldehyde is a high-purity, light-sensitive aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile and critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as heterocyclic synthesis and ligand preparation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing biphenyl or heterocyclic motifs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitro and aldehyde functionalities allow for further derivatization.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the research and development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials due to its conjugated biphenyl core.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex dyes and pigments where the nitro group influences color and lightfastness properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and synthetic chemistry studies in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4'-Nitro-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	924868-84-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉NO₃
Molecular Weight	227.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-4'-nitrobiphenyl; 4'-Nitro-1,1'-biphenyl-2-carboxaldehyde; 4'-Nitro-2-biphenylcarboxaldehyde; 2-Biphenylcarboxaldehyde, 4'-nitro-; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carboxaldehyde, 4'-nitro-; 4'-Nitrobiphenyl-2-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4'-Nitro-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect this light-sensitive and moisture-sensitive material from degradation.

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%

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