Description

4-(3-Nitro-Phenyl)-3-Oxo-Butyric Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile and high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its functionalized aromatic structure, which serves as a critical building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing β-keto ester and nitro-aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes for creating complex heterocycles, dyes, and fine chemicals.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and novel compound discovery.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of organic ligands, polymers, and advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3-Nitro-Phenyl)-3-Oxo-Butyric Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	116904-71-3
Molecular Formula	C12H13NO5
Molecular Weight	251.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-(3-Nitrophenyl)-3-oxobutanoate; 3-Oxo-4-(3-nitrophenyl)butyric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Oxo-4-(m-nitrophenyl)butyrate; 4-(3-Nitrophenyl)acetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; m-Nitrophenylacetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Nitrobenzeneacetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Butanoic acid, 4-(3-nitrophenyl)-3-oxo-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(3-Nitro-Phenyl)-3-Oxo-Butyric Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
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.