Description

8-Nitro-2-Tetrazol-5-Yl-4-Oxo-4H-1-Benzopyran is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound that serves as a critical intermediate and functional building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring both a benzopyran and a tetrazole ring, makes it a valuable precursor for developing high-performance materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring precise molecular modification and functional group chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibition or requiring a tetrazole moiety for bioisosteric replacement.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro and tetrazole groups contribute to biological activity.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for creating functional dyes, pigments, and photochromic materials due to its benzopyran core and light-sensitive properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent in heterocyclic chemistry for constructing complex molecular frameworks in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Analytical Chemistry: Potential use as a derivatization agent or a standard in chromatographic analysis for detecting specific compound classes.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Nitro-2-Tetrazol-5-Yl-4-Oxo-4H-1-Benzopyran
CAS No.	141283-42-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₅N₅O₄
Molecular Weight	259.18 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Nitro-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4H-chromen-4-one; 8-Nitro-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 8-nitro-2-(2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-; 8-Nitro-2-tetrazolyl-4-chromone; NTBO; 141283-42-3
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Quality Control

Our production of 8-Nitro-2-Tetrazol-5-Yl-4-Oxo-4H-1-Benzopyran adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, and is supported by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We are committed to meeting the exacting standards required for research and commercial synthesis, with specifications available for various purity grades (e.g., >95%, >98%).

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or kept in dark conditions. Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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