Description

Methyl 3-Ethoxy-2-Nitropropenoate is a versatile nitroalkene ester building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a Michael acceptor and a precursor for heterocyclic compounds, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, such as pyrroles and pyrazoles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive nitro and alkene functionalities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional polymers requiring specific nitro-olefin motifs.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and discovery chemistry as a model substrate for conjugate addition reactions and cyclization processes.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the development of advanced organic materials and ligands for catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Ethoxy-2-Nitropropenoate
CAS No.	70290-55-0
Molecular Formula	C₆H₉NO₅
Molecular Weight	175.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Propenoic acid, 3-ethoxy-2-nitro-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-ethoxy-2-nitroacrylate; 3-Ethoxy-2-nitroacrylic acid methyl ester; Methyl β-ethoxy-β-nitroacrylate; 2-Nitro-3-ethoxyacrylic acid methyl ester; Methyl (E)-3-ethoxy-2-nitroacrylate; (E)-Methyl 3-ethoxy-2-nitropropenoate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Ethoxy-2-Nitropropenoate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.