Title: Nitrobenzaldehyde

Molecular Formula: C7H5NO3

Molecular Weight: 151.12

Percent Composition: C 55.63%, H 3.33%, N 9.27%, O 31.76%

 

Derivative Type: m-Nitrobenzaldehyde

Properties: Yellowish, cryst powder. mp 58°. bp23 164°. Volatile with steam. Almost insol in water; sol in alcohol, chloroform, ether.

Melting point: mp 58°

Boiling point: bp23 164°

 

Derivative Type: o-Nitrobenzaldehyde

Properties: Light yellow needles. mp 42-44°. bp23 153°. Volatile with steam. Slightly sol in water, freely in alcohol, benzene, ether.

Melting point: mp 42-44°

Boiling point: bp23 153°

 

Derivative Type: p-Nitrobenzaldehyde

Properties: White to yellow crystals, mp 106-107°. Sublimes; slightly volatile with steam. Slightly sol in water or ether; sol in alc, benzene, glacial acetic acid.

Melting point: mp 106-107°

 

Use: o-Nitrobenzaldehyde as reagent for isopropyl alcohol and acetone.