Description

Benzoylnitromethane is a specialized organic compound featuring both a benzoyl and a nitromethane functional group, making it a valuable synthon in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile building block for creating complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups or construct novel heterocyclic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing nitro or amine functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive nitro group.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for the preparation of complex organic molecules, dyes, and pigments in laboratory and pilot-scale operations.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its potential in creating novel polymers or as a component in energetic materials research due to its nitromethane moiety.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological development and synthetic chemistry studies exploring new C-C and C-N bond-forming reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoylnitromethane
CAS No.	614-21-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO3
Molecular Weight	165.15 g/mol
Synonyms	ω-Nitroacetophenone; 2-Nitro-1-phenylethanone; Phenacyl Nitride; Nitromethyl Phenyl Ketone; α-Nitroacetophenone; Benzoylnitromethane; 1-Phenyl-2-nitroethanone; NSC 406079
EINECS	210-364-5

Quality Control

Our Benzoylnitromethane is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific customer requirements, including custom purity grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	64 - 68 °C
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.