Description

1-Nitrodecane is a high-purity, long-chain nitroalkane with the CAS registry number 4609-87-4, serving as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a terminal nitro group on a ten-carbon alkyl chain, makes it valuable for introducing nitro functionality and subsequent chemical transformations. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds or optimize synthetic routes.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key building block for the production of amines, hydroxylamines, and other nitrogen-containing derivatives via reduction reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and synthesis of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and scale-up of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the creation of specialty polymers, coatings, and functional materials.
• Surfactant & Detergent Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specialty surfactants and emulsifiers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in the research and development of advanced corrosion inhibition packages for industrial applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies, catalysis research, and exploring new organic reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Nitrodecane
CAS No.	4609-87-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₂₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	187.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Decane, 1-nitro-; Nitrodecyl; n-Decylnitrite; Nitro-n-decane; n-Nitrodecane; 1-Nitrodecyl; Nitrodecane; NSC 8651
EINECS	225-011-9

Quality Control

Our 1-Nitrodecane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.433 - 1.437
Density (20°C)	0.880 - 0.890 g/mL

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