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Product Overview

Product Name: 3-Nitrobenzaldehyde (m-Nitrobenzaldehyde)

CAS No.: 99-61-6

Molecular Formula: C₇H₅NO₃ 

Molecular Weight: 151.12 

EINECS No.: 202-772-6 

Synonyms: m-Nitrobenzaldehyde, 3-Formylnitrobenzene, 5-Nitrobenzaldehyde, meta-Nitrobenzaldehyde

3-Nitrobenzaldehyde (CAS 99-61-6), also known as m-nitrobenzaldehyde, is an aromatic aldehyde containing a nitro group meta-substituted to the aldehyde group. It appears as yellowish to yellow-brown granular powder with a melting point of 56°C . It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in ethanol, chloroform, ether, benzene, and acetone . The compound has a density of 1.2792 g/cm³, a boiling point of 285-290°C, and a flash point of 164°C/23mm .

With a purity of ≥99.0%, 3-nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile chemical intermediate widely used in pharmaceutical, dye, and organic synthesis industries. The compound is typically obtained via mono-nitration of benzaldehyde with nitric acid, with the meta-isomer being the primary product

Key Applications:

1. Pharmaceutical Synthesis (Primary Application)

3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds, particularly:

• Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers: Used in the synthesis of Nifedipine derivatives including Nimodipine, Nicardipine, Niludipine, and Nitrendipine 

• Diagnostic Agents: Precursor for Iopanoic Acid (iodinated contrast media) 

• Other Pharmaceuticals: Used in the synthesis of Tipranavir and various drug intermediates 

2. Dye Industry

Serves as an important intermediate in the production of dyes and pigments .

3. Organic Synthesis & Agrochemicals

Used as a building block in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals . The electron-withdrawing nitro group makes the compound reactive in electrophilic aromatic substitution and condensation reactions .

4. Photographic Materials

Used in the production of photosensitive materials

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—— C ompany Profile ——

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Our company is committed to making every effort to provide ideal chemical products to potential customers worldwide, including but not limited to: organic/inorganic reagents, biological reagents, plant extracts, pharmaceutical intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), reference standards, reference substances, peptides, and more. Meanwhile, we have established long-term and stable cooperative relationships with university laboratories and off-campus research institutions, enabling us to offer tailored product services based on customers' actual needs.

We currently support customized services for most product categories, with supply quantities ranging from milligram (mg), gram (g) to kilogram (kg) levels, as well as wholesale. Product purity covers the full spectrum from 90% to 99.9%, providing customers with one-stop convenient services.

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Looking ahead, our company will continue to serve as a bridge connecting China and the world, delivering high-quality products and services to global customers.

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