Description

1-(2-Methoxy-5-Methyl-3-Nitro-Phenyl)-Ethanone is a specialized aromatic ketone derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides reactive sites for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a nitro-substituted methoxybenzene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific aromatic structure is incorporated into the final molecule.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments, leveraging the nitro and carbonyl functional groups.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and photoresist materials due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and planar structure.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in nitration reactions, cross-coupling, and other transition metal-catalyzed transformations in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Methoxy-5-Methyl-3-Nitro-Phenyl)-Ethanone
CAS No.	103204-71-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO4
Molecular Weight	209.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Methoxy-5'-methyl-3'-nitroacetophenone; 1-(2-Methoxy-5-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)ethan-1-one; 3'-Nitro-2'-methoxy-5'-methylacetophenone; 2-Methoxy-5-methyl-3-nitroacetophenone; Ethanone, 1-(2-methoxy-5-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)-; 1-Acetyl-2-methoxy-5-methyl-3-nitrobenzene; 3-Nitro-2-methoxy-5-methylacetophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Methoxy-5-Methyl-3-Nitro-Phenyl)-Ethanone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.