3,5-Dinitrosalicylaldehyde

CAS: 2460-59-5

Ref. 3D-FD67163

Product Information

• Name: 3,5-Dinitrosalicylaldehyde
• Synonyms: 3,5-Dinitro-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3,5-Dinitrosalicylaldehyde is an oxidizing agent that is used in organic chemistry to produce aldehydes or carboxylic acids. It reacts with the amino groups of lysine residues and converts them to nitro groups. 3,5-Dinitrosalicylaldehyde is also used as a reagent in the determination of the number of lysine residues in proteins by titration with hydrochloric acid. The reaction mechanism of 3,5-dinitrosalicylaldehyde involves formation of an electron deficient intermediate that oxidizes chloride ions to form water molecules and chloride radicals. These intermediates react with nitro groups on lysine residues, resulting in nitro compounds. Crystallography studies have shown that the molecular structure of 3,5-dinitrosalicylaldehyde has two nitro groups and one hydroxyl group.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 212.12 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₄N₂O₆
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Yellow Powder