Chemical Propertiesyellowish to yellow-brown granular powder
Uses3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a benzaldhyde with a nitro group in the meta position.
Purification MethodsCrystallise the aldehyde from water or EtOH/water, then sublime it twice at 2mm pressure at a temperature slightly above its melting point. [Beilstein 7 IV 591.]

Product Name:3-Nitrobenzaldehyde
Synonyms:3-Nitrobenzaldehyde, 99.5%;between nitrobenzene forMaldehyde;3-Nitrobenzaldehyde Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 98%;3-nitro-benzaldehyd;3-Nitrobenzaldehyle;5-Nitrobenzaldehyde;Benzaldehyde, m-nitro-;Benzaldehyde,3-nitro-
CAS:99-61-6
MF:C7H5NO3
MW:151.12
EINECS:202-772-6
Product Categories:Pharmaceutical intermediates;Aromatic Aldehydes & Derivatives (substituted);Benzaldehyde;Nicardipine;Aldehydes;C7;Carbonyl Compounds
Mol File:99-61-6.Mol

Melting point 56 °C
Boiling point 285-290 °C
Density 1.2792
Vapor density 5.21 (vs air)
Refractive index 1.5800 (estimate)
Fp 164°C/23mm
Storage temp.?20°C
Solubility 1.6g/l
Form Granular Powder
Color Yellow to yellow-brown
Water Solubility Slightly soluble in water.
Sensitive Air Sensitive
Merck 14,6587
BRN 386795
CAS DataBase Reference99-61-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceBenzaldehyde, 3-nitro-(99-61-6)
EPA Substance Registry SystemBenzaldehyde, 3-nitro- (99-61-6)