Description

5-Nitro-1H-Quinolin-2-One is a versatile nitro-substituted quinolinone derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique molecular scaffold, which is essential for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds with targeted biological and material properties. This high-purity building block is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic core for bioactivity.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating specialized nitro-aromatic dyes and colorants with specific light-fastness properties.
• Material Science: Intermediate in the production of advanced organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport layers or photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including nitration and heterocycle formation reactions.
• Coordination Chemistry: Potential ligand for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts due to its oxygen and nitrogen donor atoms.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nitro-1H-Quinolin-2-One
CAS No.	6938-27-8
Molecular Formula	C9H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-quinolinone; 5-Nitro-2(1H)-quinolinone; 5-Nitroquinolin-2(1H)-one; 2-Hydroxy-5-nitroquinoline; 5-Nitro-1H-quinolin-2-ol; 5-Nitro-2-hydroxyquinoline; 6938-27-8; 5-Nitro-2(1H)-quinolone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Nitro-1H-Quinolin-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity for oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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