Description

n-Methyl-2-Nitroacetamide is a specialized nitroacetamide derivative with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a nitro group and an amide functionality, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and process optimization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its reactive nitro group.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring specific nitro-substituted amide frameworks.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and as a model compound for investigating new amidation and nitration reactions.
• Chemical Library Development: A valuable scaffold for creating diverse compound libraries in high-throughput screening and medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methyl-2-Nitroacetamide
CAS No.	72078-82-1
Molecular Formula	C₃H₆N₂O₃
Molecular Weight	118.09 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methyl-2-nitroacetamide; 2-Nitro-N-methylacetamide; Acetamide, N-methyl-2-nitro-; N-Methylnitroacetamide; Methylnitroacetamide; 72078-82-1; N-Methyl-2-nitroethanamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Methyl-2-Nitroacetamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its chemical nature, it should be stored separately from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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

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