Description

1-(3-Nitro-4-Pyridinyl)-Ethanone is a specialized nitro-substituted pyridine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity profile, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic frameworks essential for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the nitro-pyridine moiety.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile electrophile or directing group in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other complex organic transformations.
• Academic & R&D: Employed in university and institutional laboratories for methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3-Nitro-4-Pyridinyl)-Ethanone
CAS No.	161871-65-4
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	166.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-4-acetylpyridine; 4-Acetyl-3-nitropyridine; 1-(3-Nitro-4-pyridinyl)ethan-1-one; 3-Nitro-4-pyridyl methyl ketone; Ethanone, 1-(3-nitro-4-pyridinyl)-; 4-Pyridinecarbonyl methyl ketone, 3-nitro derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(3-Nitro-4-Pyridinyl)-Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and scale-up. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

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.