Melting point 58.5 °C | ||
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Appearance Yellowish to brownish crystalline powder or granulate | ||
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.
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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.
Uses
A known use of 3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is in the synthesis of Tipranavir.
References
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