Description

Ethyl 2-Nitrobenzoate is a versatile organic ester compound widely utilized as a key synthetic intermediate in fine chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of both the nitro and ester functional groups, which facilitate a range of chemical transformations for building more complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial-scale production facilities operating in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing benzamide or aniline derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the nitrobenzoate scaffold is required.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of azo dyes and other complex organic colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for nitration studies, esterification reactions, and as a starting material for heterocyclic compound synthesis.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Can be used in the controlled synthesis of certain aromatic compounds for specialty applications.
• Polymer Additive Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialty polymers with specific optical or chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	610-34-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitrobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl o-Nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-nitro-, ethyl ester; o-Nitrobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-nitrobenzenecarboxylate; NSC 404058; Ethyl ortho-nitrobenzoate
EINECS	210-222-2

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Nitrobenzoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing results from tests such as HPLC assay, residual solvent analysis, and identification by FT-IR.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	30 - 34 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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