Description

Benzene, 1-Ethyl-4-Nitro-, Radical Ion(1-) (9Ci) is a specialized nitroaromatic radical anion with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and materials research. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate and a unique electron-transfer agent, enabling the development of novel organic electronic materials and facilitating complex redox reactions. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures and studying reaction mechanisms.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing more complex nitroaromatic compounds and heterocycles.
• Electron-Transfer Reagent: Utilized in research and development for studying and catalyzing redox reactions due to its radical anion character.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Investigated as a dopant or precursor for conductive polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in the discovery phase for creating novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with nitroaromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the research and synthesis of new herbicide and pesticide candidates.
• Photochemical Studies: Applied in research exploring light-induced electron transfer processes and photoredox catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 1-Ethyl-4-Nitro-, Radical Ion(1-) (9Ci)
CAS No.	34527-20-3
Molecular Formula	C8H8NO2•-
Molecular Weight	150.16 g/mol (radical anion)
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-4-nitrobenzene Radical Anion; p-Nitroethylbenzene Radical Ion(1-); 4-Nitroethylbenzene Radical Anion; (4-Nitrophenyl)ethane Radical Anion; 1-Ethyl-4-nitrobenzene Radical Ion; Nitroethylbenzene Radical Anion; CAS 34527-20-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzene, 1-Ethyl-4-Nitro-, Radical Ion(1-) (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and stability is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its nature as an easily oxidized and light-sensitive species, prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Solid (Color to be specified per batch)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
Assay (Titration)	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5% w/w

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