5-Nitro-1,3-benzodioxole

• CAT Number: L025946
• CAS Number: 2620-44-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H5NO4
• Molecular Weight: 167.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 5-nitro-1,3-benzodioxole
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5NO4/c9-8(10)5-1-2-6-7(3-5)12-4-11-6/h1-3H,4H2
• InChIKey: SNWQAKNKGGOVMO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

5-Nitro-1,3-benzodioxole(CAT: L025946) is a heterocyclic compound featuring a benzodioxole ring with a nitro group at the 5-position. Its unique structure, combining a dioxole ring and a nitro substituent, makes it valuable in synthetic organic chemistry. It serves as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. The nitro group contributes to its electron-withdrawing properties, making it reactive in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. Additionally, its benzodioxole moiety is present in several biologically active molecules, which has led to interest in its potential pharmacological applications, particularly in drug discovery and development.