Description

Benzeneacetic Acid, .Alpha.-(Hydroxymethylene)-4-Nitro-, Ethyl Ester is a specialized nitro-substituted aromatic ester derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which is designed for constructing complex pharmacophores and functional materials. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators due to its reactive nitro and ester functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a precursor for further chemical transformations, including reductions, condensations, and cyclization reactions.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive in the research of specialized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Can be utilized in the design of molecular probes for studying biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzeneacetic Acid, .Alpha.-(Hydroxymethylene)-4-Nitro-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	206257-28-5
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO5
Molecular Weight	237.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(hydroxymethylene)-2-(4-nitrophenyl)acetate; 4-Nitrobenzeneacetic acid, α-(hydroxymethylene)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl (hydroxymethylene)(4-nitrophenyl)acetate; α-(Hydroxymethylene)-4-nitrobenzeneacetic acid ethyl ester; (4-Nitrophenyl)(hydroxymethylene)acetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-formyl-2-(4-nitrophenyl)acetate (tautomeric form); Research Code: 206257-28-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzeneacetic Acid, .Alpha.-(Hydroxymethylene)-4-Nitro-, Ethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with results from HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy upon request, supporting your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellow 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.