4-Nitrocinnamaldehyde

CAS: 1734-79-8

Ref. 3D-FN70975

Product Information

• Name: 4-Nitrocinnamaldehyde
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Nitrocinnamaldehyde is a diazonium salt that is used as an efficient method for the synthesis of nitro compounds. Nitro compounds are used in the production of explosives, insecticides, and herbicides. 4-Nitrocinnamaldehyde reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce trifluoroacetic acid, which is then reacted with an organic compound to produce a nitro compound. This reaction has been shown to be irreversible and not sensitive to functional groups. 4-Nitrocinnamaldehyde binds to the enzyme cytochrome P450 reductase, inhibiting its function. The binding of 4-nitrocinnamaldehyde to enzymes such as pyruvate kinase and acetylcholinesterase has also been observed in binding experiments.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 177.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₇NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder