Description

3-Nitrobenzoylacetonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its functional groups, enabling its use as a key building block for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for complex colorants and functional dyes.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Used in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and advanced polymers.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and novel synthetic route exploration.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitrobenzoylacetonitrile
CAS No.	21667-64-1
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitrobenzoylacetonitrile; 2-(3-Nitrobenzoyl)acetonitrile; 3-Nitro-ω-cyanacetophenone; 3-Nitrobenzoylmethyl cyanide; 1-(3-Nitrophenyl)-2-cyanoethanone; (3-Nitrobenzoyl)acetonitrile; Acetonitrile, (3-nitrobenzoyl)-; ω-Cyano-3-nitroacetophenone
EINECS	244-525-9

Quality Control

Our 3-Nitrobenzoylacetonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

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. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

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