2,6-Dichloro-3-nitrobenzaldehyde

CAS: 5866-97-7

Ref. 3D-FD50932

Product Information

• Name: 2,6-Dichloro-3-nitrobenzaldehyde
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,6-Dichloro-3-nitrobenzaldehyde (DCNB) is an electrophilic bidentate ligand that reacts with chlorine to form chloroform. It is also a good ligand for many metal ions, such as copper and nickel. DCNB can catalyze the epoxidation of alkenes to form epoxides. DCNB has been used in the industrial production of chlorinated solvents and hydrocarbons. It is a very efficient reagent for formylation, which can be used to convert alcohols and amines into formyl groups or carboxylic acids. The DCN group is also an excellent leaving group, which makes it useful as a solvent in organic syntheses. Finally, DCNB reacts with chlorine atoms to produce chloride ions that are soluble in water and organic solvents.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 220.01 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₃Cl₂NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%