Description

n-Methyl-n-Nitrosopropanamide is a specialized nitrosamide compound used as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a controlled source of alkylating agents and diazoalkane precursors, which are critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors, where precise and reliable building blocks are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific alkylation steps.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its functional group is leveraged for structure-activity optimization.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a specialized reagent for the production of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring nitrosamine-based chemistry.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological development and as a model compound in studies of nitrosation reactions and reaction mechanisms.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the synthesis of polymers and advanced materials with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methyl-n-Nitrosopropanamide
CAS No.	16395-80-5
Molecular Formula	C4H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	116.12 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methyl-N-nitrosopropionamide; N-Nitroso-N-methylpropionamide; Propionamide, N-methyl-N-nitroso-; MNPA; N-Methyl-N-nitroso-propionamide; N-Nitrosomethylpropionamide; 2-Oxo-N-methyl-N-nitroso-propanamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Methyl-n-Nitrosopropanamide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is strictly light-sensitive (protect from all light exposure) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert gas atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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