Description

1-(2-Methyl-3-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone is a specialized aromatic ketone derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic core with both methyl and nitro substituents, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value intermediates. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring a substituted acetophenone scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitro and ketone groups are pivotal for bioactivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material for dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing novel chemical entities.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate in the creation of organic ligands for catalysts or monomers for advanced polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Methyl-3-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	75473-11-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO3
Molecular Weight	179.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Methyl-3'-nitroacetophenone; 3-Nitro-2-methylacetophenone; 1-(2-Methyl-3-nitrophenyl)ethan-1-one; 2-Methyl-3-nitroacetophenone; Ethanone, 1-(2-methyl-3-nitrophenyl)-; 3-Nitro-o-methylacetophenone; o-Methyl-m-nitroacetophenone; 2-Acetyl-6-nitrotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Methyl-3-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FTIR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity to be easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.