Description

3-Nitrobutyrophenone is a versatile organic intermediate characterized by its nitro and ketone functional groups. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries requiring fine chemical synthesis, such as pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and specialty chemical production, are the primary users of this material.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with ketone or aromatic nitro group transformations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where the nitrobutyrophenone scaffold is incorporated.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules via reactions involving its ketone and nitro groups, such as reductions, condensations, and cyclizations.
• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a standard or starting material in methodological studies and the development of new synthetic pathways.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Can be utilized in the synthesis of certain specialty dyes and organic pigments due to its aromatic structure.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for use in the synthesis of monomers or ligands for advanced polymeric or coordination compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Nitrobutyrophenone
CAS No.	50766-86-4
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO3
Molecular Weight	193.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Nitrophenyl)-1-butanone; 3'-Nitrobutyrophenone; Butyrophenone, 3'-nitro-; 3-Nitro-1-phenyl-1-butanone; m-Nitrobutyrophenone; 3-Nitrophenyl propyl ketone; β-Propiophenone, 3-nitro-; NSC 406106
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Nitrobutyrophenone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, providing full traceability and compliance assurance for your quality protocols.

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 opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light 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%

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