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2,6-Dinitrobenzaldehyde (CAS 606-31-5)

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CAS Number:
606-31-5
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
196.12
Molecular Formula:
C7H4N2O5
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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2,6-Dinitrobenzaldehyde serves as a valuable reagent in organic synthesis. This compound finds frequent use in the creation of diverse organic compounds, spanning from dyes and pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals. Moreover, 2,6-Dinitrobenzaldehyde plays a role in advancing analytical methods for detecting a wide range of substances, including amino acids and proteins. Operating as an electrophile, 2,6-Dinitrobenzaldehyde readily engages with nucleophiles like amines and thiols to yield adducts. This reaction follows a pathway involving the formation of a Schiff base intermediate, which undergoes nucleophilic attack. The resulting product can be employed in subsequent organic reactions or subject to analysis using various spectroscopic techniques.


2,6-Dinitrobenzaldehyde (CAS 606-31-5) References

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  2. Mutagenicity of 2,6-dinitrotoluene and its metabolites, and their related compounds in Salmonella typhimurium.  |  Sayama, M., et al. 1989. Mutat Res. 226: 181-4. PMID: 2664501
  3. Metabolism of 2,6-dinitrotoluene in male Wistar rat.  |  Mori, M., et al. 1989. Xenobiotica. 19: 731-41. PMID: 2773509

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2,6-Dinitrobenzaldehyde, 1 g

sc-238427
1 g
$310.00