Description

Ethyl 2-(4-Formyl-2-Nitrophenoxy)Acetate is a high-purity, multi-functional organic intermediate characterized by its distinct formyl and nitro substituents on a phenoxyacetate backbone. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced synthetic chemistry, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with nitro- or formyl-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a critical intermediate for producing high-performance, color-fast azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like adhesion, UV stability, or biocompatibility.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Useful substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial research labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-(4-Formyl-2-Nitrophenoxy)Acetate
CAS No.	420786-61-4
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO6
Molecular Weight	253.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (4-formyl-2-nitrophenoxy)acetate; Acetic acid, 2-(4-formyl-2-nitrophenoxy)-, ethyl ester; 2-(4-Formyl-2-nitrophenoxy)acetic acid ethyl ester; 4-Formyl-2-nitrophenoxyacetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-formyl-2-nitrophenoxyacetate; Ethyl 2-(4-formyl-2-nitro-phenoxy)acetate; Ethyl [(4-formyl-2-nitrophenyl)oxy]acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 2-(4-Formyl-2-Nitrophenoxy)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific research or cGMP guidelines for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.