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2-Nitrocinnamaldehyde, predominantly trans, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A10308.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

2-Nitrocinnamaldehyde, predominantly trans, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A10308.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: A10308.14
also known as A10308-14
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
1466-88-2
IUPAC Name
(2E)-3-(2-nitrophenyl)prop-2-enal
Molecular Formula
C9H7NO3
InChI Key
VMSMELHEXDVEDE-HWKANZROSA-N
SMILES
[O-][N+](=O)C1=CC=CC=C1\C=C\C=O
Appearance (Color)
Pale cream to yellow to pale brown
Form
Powder
Assay (GC)
≥97.5%
Free acid (titration)
≤1.0%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms

Description

It finds its uses as a actinometer for the UV-A range of photostability testing of pharmaceuticals. 2-Nitrocinnamaldehyde can be oxidized to 2-nitrocinnamic acid which can be used in the Baeyer-Emmerling indole synthesis to produce indole and substituted indoles.

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Applications
It finds its uses as a actinometer for the UV-A range of photostability testing of pharmaceuticals. 2-Nitrocinnamaldehyde can be oxidized to 2-nitrocinnamic acid which can be used in the Baeyer-Emmerling indole synthesis to produce indole and substituted indoles.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Air sensitive. Store away from oxidizing agents and air. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas.
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