Description

2-Nitrocumene is a specialized aromatic nitro compound with the CAS number 6526-72-3, serving as a versatile intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the nitro functional group, which provides a reactive handle for further chemical transformations, enabling the production of more complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, where the nitro group is a precursor to amines and other functional groups.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the creation of azo dyes and other colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel reaction pathways and creating new chemical entities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck couplings, for constructing biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitrocumene
CAS No.	6526-72-3
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight	165.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(1-Methylethyl)benzene, 2-nitro-; 2-Isopropylnitrobenzene; 2-Nitroisopropylbenzene; o-Nitrocumene; o-Isopropylnitrobenzene; Cumene, 2-nitro-; 2-Nitro-1-methylethylbenzene
EINECS	229-426-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Nitrocumene is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to light or air should be avoided to maintain product integrity. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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