Description

6-Nitrochroman-4-One is a versatile nitro-substituted heterocyclic compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring a nitro group on the chromanone scaffold, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with potential biological activity. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with novel modes of action.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile starting material for heterocyclic chemistry, enabling the construction of complex fused-ring systems and functionalized chroman derivatives.
• Material Science Research: Potential intermediate for synthesizing organic dyes, pigments, or photoactive materials due to its nitro-aromatic chromophore.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Serves as a standard reagent for methodological studies in nitration reactions and heterocyclic compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Nitrochroman-4-One
CAS No.	68043-53-8
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO4
Molecular Weight	193.16 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitro-4-chromanone; 4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 6-nitro-; 6-Nitro-4H-chromen-4-one; 6-Nitrochroman-4-one; 6-Nitro-4-chromone; 6-Nitro-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Nitrochroman-4-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, and is supplied with a corresponding Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the stringent requirements for use in pharmaceutical and advanced chemical synthesis.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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