Description

4-Nitroanisole (CAS NO 100-17-4) is a versatile nitroaromatic ether compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in the production of high-value fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its primary value lies in its role as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and advanced pharmaceutical agents, enabling complex chemical transformations. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks for their synthesis processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a crucial precursor for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: An important reagent for nitration and etherification reactions in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Photographic Chemical: Employed in the manufacture of specific chemicals used in photographic development.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Precursor: Used in the synthesis of advanced materials for electronic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitroanisole
CAS No.	100-17-4
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO3
Molecular Weight	153.14 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Nitroanisole; 1-Methoxy-4-nitrobenzene; 4-Methoxynitrobenzene; 4-Nitrophenyl methyl ether; Anisole, p-nitro-; p-Nitrophenyl methyl ether; NSC 4032
EINECS	202-825-4

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitroanisole is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for use in sensitive applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	51 - 54 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.