Description

Ethyl 2-(4-Nitrobenzyl)-3-Oxobutanoate is a specialized organic ester compound featuring a nitrobenzyl group and a β-ketoester moiety, making it a versatile synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure is engineered to serve as a key building block in complex organic synthesis, offering precise reactivity for constructing advanced chemical architectures. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing nitroaromatic or β-ketoester functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific reactivity is leveraged.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring nitro-substituted aromatic cores.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological development and scale-up studies for new organic reactions, including Michael additions and condensation reactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for use in creating specialized polymers and organic electronic materials due to its functional group combination.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-(4-Nitrobenzyl)-3-Oxobutanoate
CAS No.	61713-40-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₅NO₅
Molecular Weight	265.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-(4-Nitrobenzyl)-3-oxobutanoate; Ethyl (4-Nitrobenzyl)acetoacetate; 2-(4-Nitrobenzyl)-3-oxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Oxobutanoic Acid, 2-[(4-Nitrophenyl)methyl]-, Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Nitrobenzylacetoacetate; Acetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester 4-Nitrobenzyl Derivative; Butanoic acid, 2-[(4-nitrophenyl)methyl]-3-oxo-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-(4-Nitrobenzyl)-3-Oxobutanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is 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 (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the presence of ester and nitro functional groups, it should be stored separately from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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