Description

5-Nitro-1,4-Naphthalenedione is a specialized nitro-substituted quinone derivative, identified by CAS NO 17788-47-5. This compound serves as a versatile chemical intermediate, valued for its unique reactivity profile which enables the synthesis of complex organic molecules. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel quinone-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Precursor: Serves as a critical intermediate for manufacturing high-performance organic dyes, pigments, and colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and conducting nitro-group transformations.
• Polymer Chemistry: Investigated as a monomer or functional additive for creating specialty polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Chemical Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in studies involving redox chemistry, electron transfer processes, and quinone biochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nitro-1,4-Naphthalenedione
CAS No.	17788-47-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₅NO₄
Molecular Weight	203.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-1,4-naphthoquinone; 5-Nitronaphthoquinone; 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 5-nitro-; 5-Nitro-1,4-dihydro-1,4-naphthalenedione; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Nitro-1,4-Naphthalenedione is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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%

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