Description

2-Hydroxy-4,4,6,6-Tetramethyl-3-Nitrocyclohex-2-En-1-One CAS NO 83567-02-6 is a specialized nitro-substituted cyclic enone compound characterized by its unique sterically hindered structure. This compound is valued as a versatile synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, where its functional groups enable selective chemical transformations. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, polyfunctional cyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and development for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive nitro and carbonyl groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a specialized building block for synthesizing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where steric hindrance is a desired property.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and as a model compound in organic chemistry research focused on nitroalkene chemistry and cyclization reactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for the development of advanced organic materials and polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-4,4,6,6-Tetramethyl-3-Nitrocyclohex-2-En-1-One
CAS No.	83567-02-6
Molecular Formula	C10H15NO4
Molecular Weight	213.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-2-hydroxy-4,4,6,6-tetramethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one; 4,4,6,6-Tetramethyl-3-nitrocyclohex-2-ene-1,2-diol 1-acetate (tautomer); Tetramethylnitrocyclohexenone; 2-Hydroxy-4,4,6,6-tetramethyl-3-nitro-2-cyclohexen-1-one; 83567-02-6; Nitro-tetramethylcyclohexenone; Sterically hindered nitro enone.
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Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-4,4,6,6-Tetramethyl-3-Nitrocyclohex-2-En-1-One is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.