Description

Ethyl 2-Cyano-2-(2-Nitrophenyl)Acetate is a specialized organic building block characterized by its cyano and nitro-substituted phenyl ring structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily required by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing new molecules and process optimization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various nitrogen-containing heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for creating complex dyes, pigments, and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in chemical research for method development and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Chemical Library Synthesis: Utilized in combinatorial chemistry for generating diverse compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Cyano-2-(2-Nitrophenyl)Acetate
CAS No.	65548-02-9
Molecular Formula	C11H10N2O4
Molecular Weight	234.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (2-Nitrophenyl)(cyano)acetate; 2-Cyano-2-(2-nitrophenyl)acetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl α-Cyano-o-nitrobenzeneacetate; Acetic acid, cyano(2-nitrophenyl)-, ethyl ester; (2-Nitrophenyl)(cyano)acetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-(2-nitrophenyl)-2-cyanoacetate; o-Nitrobenzyl cyanide acetate ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Cyano-2-(2-Nitrophenyl)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC/GC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.