Description

2-Butoxyethyl 4-Nitrobenzoate is a specialized organic ester compound, identified by CAS NO 72241-40-8. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and functional additive, prized for its specific reactivity and solubility profile derived from its nitrobenzoate and glycol ether structure. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for synthesis and formulation processes.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a precursor or protecting group reagent in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a plasticizer or cross-linking agent in specialty coatings, adhesives, and resin formulations to modify flexibility and curing properties.
• UV Absorber & Stabilizer Precursor: Serves as a starting material for manufacturing light stabilizers and UV-absorbing compounds for plastics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory and industrial-scale organic reactions, including esterification and nitration chemistry.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized as an intermediate in the production of certain nitro-based dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butoxyethyl 4-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	72241-40-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₇NO₅
Molecular Weight	267.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitrobenzoic Acid 2-Butoxyethyl Ester; Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether 4-Nitrobenzoate; 2-Butoxyethanol 4-Nitrobenzoate; Butyl Cellosolve 4-Nitrobenzoate; 4-Nitrobenzoic Acid Butoxyethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 4-nitro-, 2-(butoxy)ethyl ester; 2-(Butoxy)ethyl p-nitrobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Butoxyethyl 4-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing the results of tests such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics are provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity for your critical processes.

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, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly closed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
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.