Description

1-Acenaphthenone, 5-Nitro- is a specialized nitro-substituted acenaphthenone derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its nitro and ketone functional groups for structural diversification.
• Organic Synthesis & Material Science: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and advanced organic electronic materials due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new reaction pathways and heterocyclic chemistry.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals for niche industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Acenaphthenone, 5-Nitro-
CAS No.	5386-11-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉NO₃
Molecular Weight	227.22 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitroacenaphthenone; 5-Nitro-1-acenaphthenone; 5-Nitroacenaphthylen-1-one; 1-Acenaphthenone, 5-nitro-; 5-Nitro-1H-cyclopenta[l]phenanthren-1-one; 5-Nitro-1-oxoacenaphthene; 5-Nitroacenaphthene-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Acenaphthenone, 5-Nitro- is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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 at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.