2-Nitrobenzaldehyde, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-Nitrobenzaldehyde is used as a starting material in synthetic chemistry. It is used as an intermediate during the synthesis of Indigo dye. It is involved in the preparation of colorants such as Indigo carmine. Further, it serves as a useful photoremovable protecting group as well as utilized in the preparation of o-nitrophenylethylene glycol.

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Applications
2-Nitrobenzaldehyde is used as a starting material in synthetic chemistry. It is used as an intermediate during the synthesis of Indigo dye. It is involved in the preparation of colorants such as Indigo carmine. Further, it serves as a useful photoremovable protecting group as well as utilized in the preparation of o-nitrophenylethylene glycol.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 43°C to 46°C
• Boiling Point: 153°C (23 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 742624
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,6587
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 151.12
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Nitrobenzaldehyde

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