Description

Ethanone, 1-(5-Nitro-3-Pyridinyl)- is a high-purity nitro-substituted pyridinyl ketone, a key synthetic intermediate valued for its reactivity and structural motif. Its primary commercial importance lies in enabling the efficient synthesis of complex molecules for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries seeking to build novel heterocyclic scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the nitro-pyridine core.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands, dyes, and photoactive compounds used in advanced materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic chemistry research for constructing complex heterocyclic systems via reactions such as condensation, reduction, and cyclization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanone, 1-(5-Nitro-3-Pyridinyl)-
CAS No.	87883-17-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	166.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(5-Nitro-3-pyridinyl)ethanone; 5-Nitro-3-acetylpyridine; 3-Acetyl-5-nitropyridine; 1-(5-Nitropyridin-3-yl)ethan-1-one; 5-Nitro-3-pyridinyl methyl ketone; 3-Pyridinyl, 5-nitro-, 1-acetyl-; 1-(5-Nitro-pyridin-3-yl)-ethanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethanone, 1-(5-Nitro-3-Pyridinyl)- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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.