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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 552-89-6
• Molecular Formula: C7H5NO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 151.121
• MDL Number: MFCD00007132
• InChI Key: CMWKITSNTDAEDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: o-nitrobenzaldehyde, benzaldehyde, 2-nitro, nitrobenzaldehyde, benzaldehyde, o-nitro, 2-nitro-benzaldehyde, 2-formylnitrobenzene, ccris 2322, unii-48b18q9b8e, benzaldehyde, nitro, ortho-nitrobenzaldehyde
• PubChem CID: 11101
• ChEBI: CHEBI:66927
• IUPAC Name: 2-nitrobenzaldehyde
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C=O)[N+](=O)[O-]

• 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

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-Nitrobenzaldehyde

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Nitrobenzaldehyde

RUO – Research Use Only