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

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

Pharmaceutical Research  

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

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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