Description

2-Pentanone, 3-Nitro-, (3R)- (9Ci) is a chiral nitro ketone compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This optically active building block is valued for its ability to introduce stereochemical complexity and functional diversity into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced, stereoselective pesticides and herbicides where specific chirality can influence biological activity.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Serves as a valuable substrate or ligand precursor in academic and industrial research focused on developing new asymmetric synthetic methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring high enantiomeric purity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of novel polymers and advanced materials with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Pentanone, 3-Nitro-, (3R)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	521087-51-4
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO3
Molecular Weight	131.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(3R)-3-Nitropentan-2-one; (R)-3-Nitropentan-2-one; 3-Nitro-2-pentanone, (3R)-; (R)-3-Nitro-2-pentanone; 2-Pentanone, 3-nitro-, (3R)-; (R)-3-Nitro-pentan-2-one; (3R)-3-Nitro-2-pentanone; (R)-3-Nitropentan-2-one
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Quality Control

Our 2-Pentanone, 3-Nitro-, (3R)- (9Ci) is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess meet the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for chiral purity (by chiral HPLC or GC), chemical purity, and identity confirmation is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties, this material should be stored under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation and kept away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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