3-Nitrobenzaldehyde
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IUPAC name
3-Nitrobenzaldehyde
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Other names
m-Nitrobenzaldehyde
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Properties | |||
C7H5NO3 | |||
Molar mass | 151.121 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | Yellowish to brownish crystalline powder or granulate | ||
Melting point | 58.5 °C (137.3 °F; 331.6 K) | ||
Boiling point | 164 °C (327 °F; 437 K) at 23 mmHg | ||
16.3 mg/mL | |||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.520 | ||
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Main hazards
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Harmful,Potentially mutagenic | ||
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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3-Nitrobenzaldehyde, meta-nitrobenzaldehyde or m-nitrobenzaldehyde is an organic aromatic compound containing a nitro group meta-substituted to an aldehyde. 3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is the primary product obtained via the mono-nitration of benzaldehyde with nitric acid.
Synthesis
The synthesis of 3-nitrobenzaldehyde is accomplished via nitration of benzaldehyde, which yields mostly the meta-isomer. Product distribution is about 19% for the ortho-, 72% for the meta- and 9% for the para isomers.[3]
Uses
A known use of 3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is in the synthesis of Tipranavir.