2-nitrobenzaldehyde
Compound Structure: |
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Synonyms: | o-Nitrobenzaldehyde;Benzaldehyde, 2-nitro-;Nitrobenzaldehyde;Benzaldehyde, o-nitro-;2-Nitro-benzaldehyde;nitro benzaldehyde;NSC-5713;2-FORMYLNITROBENZENE;ortho-nitrobenzaldehyde | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compound ID: | NMPC-272 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular Formula: | C7H5NO3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canonical SMILES: | C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C=O)[N+](=O)[O-] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
InChIKey: | CMWKITSNTDAEDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
About the compound: | 2-nitrobenzaldehyde is an organic compound that consists of a benzaldehyde with a nitro group (NO2) substituted at the ortho-position to the formyl (CHO) group. It is classified as a C-nitro compound and belongs to the group of benzaldehydes. This compound was historically used as an intermediate in the synthesis of the dye indigo. GHS Hazard Statements • H302 (97.12%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral] • H315 (99.04%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation] • H319 (99.04%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation] • H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] • H412 (38.46%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] |
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Source: PubChem |
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Source Species: |
Uvaria chamae |