Description

2-Butanone, 3-Chloro-4-Nitro- is a specialized nitro-chlorinated ketone derivative, identified by CAS NO 4749-36-4. This compound serves as a versatile and high-value chemical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced manufacturing. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development sectors for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a nitro-chlorinated ketone moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for specialized colorants and photographic chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel heterocyclic compounds and reaction pathways.
• Polymer Modification: Can be utilized to introduce functional groups into polymer chains for specialty material applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Butanone, 3-Chloro-4-Nitro-
CAS No.	4749-36-4
Molecular Formula	C4H6ClNO3
Molecular Weight	151.55 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-4-nitrobutan-2-one; 1-Chloro-3-nitro-2-butanone; 3-Chloro-4-nitro-2-butanone; 4-Nitro-3-chloro-2-butanone; 2-Butanone, 3-chloro-4-nitro-; 3-Chloro-4-nitrobutanone; 3-Chloro-4-nitrobutane-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our 2-Butanone, 3-Chloro-4-Nitro- is produced and tested to meet exacting standards suitable for synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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