Description

4-Nitrophenyl 4-Methylphenacyl Methylphosphonate is a specialized organophosphorus compound characterized by its unique phosphonate ester structure. This chemical serves as a critical high-purity intermediate and research reagent in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams and agrochemical scientists for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its phosphonate moiety.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Serves as a tool compound for studying phosphorylation mechanisms and phosphatase activity in biological systems.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential monomer or additive in the development of specialty polymers with specific functional properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in sophisticated multi-step syntheses to introduce the phosphonate functional group under controlled conditions.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for method development and calibration in chromatographic analysis (HPLC, LC-MS) within quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrophenyl 4-Methylphenacyl Methylphosphonate
CAS No.	22739-60-2
Molecular Formula	C16H16NO6P
Molecular Weight	349.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (4-methylphenacyl) (4-nitrophenyl)phosphonate; 4-Nitrophenyl methyl(4-methylphenacyl)phosphonate; Phosphonic acid, methyl(4-methylphenacyl)-, 4-nitrophenyl ester; (4-Methylphenacyl)methylphosphonic acid 4-nitrophenyl ester; p-Nitrophenyl 4-Methylphenacyl Methylphosphonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitrophenyl 4-Methylphenacyl Methylphosphonate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.