Description

3-Nitro-trans-Stilbene is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the stilbene class, characterized by its nitro-substituted aromatic structure. This compound serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a precursor or core structure for electron-transport materials and emissive layer dopants.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Intermediate for producing specialized azo dyes and optical brighteners.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent in organic methodology development and material property studies.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or additive to modify the properties of advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitro-trans-Stilbene
CAS No.	4714-26-5
Molecular Formula	C14H11NO2
Molecular Weight	225.24 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-3-Nitrostilbene; (E)-3-Nitrostilbene; 1-Nitro-2-(2-phenylethenyl)benzene; 3-Nitro-1,1'-ethene-1,2-diyldibenzene; β-Nitrostilbene; NSC 404080; (E)-1-Nitro-2-[2-phenylethenyl]benzene; 3-Nitrostilbene
EINECS	225-214-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Nitro-trans-Stilbene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	136 - 140 °C
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.