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2-NITROBENZALDEHYDE, 98%

Synonyms:				Benzaldehyde, 2-Nitro-; o’-Nitrobenzaldehyde; 2-						Nitrobenzaldehyde

CAS No.:				552-89-6

Chemical Formula:			C7H5NO3

Formula Weight:			151.12    

Appearance:				Yellow to tan or
light gold crystalline powder  

Identification (IR):			To conform to standard

Assay (GC):				98% minimum
       
Melting Point:			41 °C to 46 °C (lit.)
      
Boiling Point:			153 °C / 23 mm Hg (lit.)

Loss on drying:			0.5% maximum

Solubility:				Clear yellow solution
 50 mg/ml EtOH

Effective Date: 01/06/09