Description

n-(4-Nitrophenyl)Maleimide is a specialized maleimide derivative characterized by its nitrophenyl substituent, which imparts unique reactivity and photophysical properties. This compound is a high-value chemical intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibition.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Bioconjugation & Protein Labeling: Utilized for modifying proteins, peptides, and antibodies due to the maleimide group's selective reactivity with thiols.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development and synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Used in the research of advanced organic electronic materials, such as photoactive layers or charge-transport materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Functions as a core structure for creating fluorescent or affinity-based probes to study biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(4-Nitrophenyl)Maleimide
CAS No.	4338-06-1
Molecular Formula	C10H6N2O4
Molecular Weight	218.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitrophenylmaleimide; N-(p-Nitrophenyl)maleimide; 1-(4-Nitrophenyl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione; Maleimide, N-(4-nitrophenyl)-; 4-Nitrophenyl maleimide; p-Nitrophenylmaleimide; N-(4-Nitrophenyl)maleimide; N-(p-Nitrophenyl)maleimide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of n-(4-Nitrophenyl)Maleimide adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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