Description

Ethyl 4-Methoxy-3-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile nitro-aromatic ester intermediate with defined reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for API synthesis and material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing methoxy and nitro-substituted benzoate motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: A valuable building block for creating novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials requiring specific aromatic esters.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Methoxy-3-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	16357-47-4
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO5
Molecular Weight	225.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Methoxy-3-Nitrobenzoate; 4-Methoxy-3-nitrobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-3-nitro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-Methoxy-3-Nitrobenzoate; 3-Nitro-4-methoxybenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; NSC 163977; Ethyl p-Methoxy-m-nitrobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Methoxy-3-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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