3,4-DIHYDROXY-5-NITRO BENZALDEHYDE

Product Description

34Dihydroxy5nitrobenzaldehyde is an aromatic compound with hydroxyl nitro and aldehyde functional groups Heres an overview of its structure properties and uses

 Chemical Information

 Chemical Name 34Dihydroxy5nitrobenzaldehyde  

 Chemical Formula C7H5NO5  

 Molecular Weight 18312 gmol  

 Structure  

   Hydroxyl Groups OH Attached to the 3rd and 4th positions of the benzene ring  

   Nitro Group NO2 Substituted at the 5th position of the benzene ring  

   Aldehyde Group CHO Directly attached to the benzene ring

 Physical Properties

 Appearance Likely a yellow crystalline solid or powder due to the nitro group  

 Melting Point Varies based on purity typically in the range of 180200C  

 Solubility  

   Soluble in polar organic solvents eg ethanol methanol DMSO  

   Slightly soluble or insoluble in water  

 Applications

1 Chemical Synthesis  

    Serves as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of dyes pigments and bioactive compounds

    Useful for designing molecules with antioxidant or antimicrobial activity

2 Pharmaceutical Research  

    The hydroxyl and nitro groups make it a potential candidate for developing drugs targeting oxidative stressrelated diseases  

3 Material Science  

    May be involved in creating functional materials due to its electrondonating hydroxyl and electronwithdrawing nitro groups

 Safety and Handling

 Toxicity  

   Can cause skin and eye irritation  

   Inhalation or ingestion may be harmful Handle with care

 Handling  

   Use appropriate PPE gloves goggles lab coat and work in a wellventilated environment or fume hood  

 Storage  

   Keep in a cool dry and dark place away from light and moisture  

   Store separately from strong oxidizing or reducing agents to prevent decomposition

 Reactivity

 Functional Groups  

   Hydroxyl OH Increases the reactivity toward esterification or ether formation  

   Nitro NO2 Provides strong electronwithdrawing properties influencing the reactivity of the aldehyde group  

   Aldehyde CHO Can participate in various condensation or addition reactions  

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