Description

1-(2-Nitrophenyl)Propan-2-One is a specialized organic compound featuring a nitrophenyl group attached to a propanone backbone, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its role as a versatile building block for constructing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis. This product is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing benzodiazepine or other fused heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the reactivity of the nitro and ketone functional groups.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in advanced display technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including nitro group reductions and ketone transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Nitrophenyl)Propan-2-One
CAS No.	1969-72-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO3
Molecular Weight	179.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Nitropropiophenone; 1-Propanone, 1-(2-nitrophenyl)-2-; 2-Nitropropiophenone; ω-Nitropropiophenone; 2-Nitro-1-phenylpropan-1-one; 2-Nitropropiophenone; 1-(2-Nitrophenyl)-2-propanone; 2-Nitrophenyl acetone
EINECS	217-818-5

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Nitrophenyl)Propan-2-One is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes results from techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the exacting standards required for research and commercial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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