Description

7-Nitro-1-Tetralone is a versatile and high-purity synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and other specialized organic compounds where precise structural control is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various pharmacologically active molecules, including potential central nervous system (CNS) agents and other therapeutic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its nitro-substituted tetralone structure.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for creating complex dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry research for studying nitro group reactivity and ring-forming transformations.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of organic ligands or monomers for advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Nitro-1-Tetralone
CAS No.	40353-34-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉NO₃
Molecular Weight	191.18 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Nitro-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-one; 1-Tetralone, 7-nitro-; 7-Nitro-α-tetralone; 7-Nitro-3,4-dihydro-1(2H)-naphthalenone; 7-Nitrotetralone; 7-Nitro-1-oxotetralin; 7-Nitro-3,4-dihydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Nitro-1-Tetralone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in secondary opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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