Description

2-Nitro-2-Butene is a versatile nitroalkene intermediate of significant importance in organic synthesis. Its reactive nitro group and alkene functionality make it a valuable building block for constructing more complex nitrogen-containing molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various nitrogen-based drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its nitro group for further chemical transformations.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Michael addition reactions, cycloadditions, and other C-C bond-forming processes to create complex organic frameworks.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where the nitroalkene structure is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitro-2-Butene
CAS No.	27748-48-7
Molecular Formula	C₄H₇NO₂
Molecular Weight	101.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitrobut-2-ene; 2-Butene, 2-nitro-; 2-Nitro-2-butylene; Nitrobutene; β-Nitrobutene; 2-Nitrobutene; 1-Methyl-1-nitropropene
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Quality Control

Our 2-Nitro-2-Butene is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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