Description

5-Nitro-2-Tetralone is a versatile and high-purity synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its role as a key building block for the construction of complex polycyclic frameworks, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of tetralin-based drug candidates and complex heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for Diels-Alder reactions, reduction to amino derivatives, and other functional group transformations.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized nitro-aromatic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for the development of novel polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological studies and for the discovery of new chemical entities in university and corporate research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nitro-2-Tetralone
CAS No.	89331-01-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉NO₃
Molecular Weight	191.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3,4-dihydronaphthalen-2(1H)-one; 5-Nitro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-one; 2-Tetralone, 5-nitro-; 5-Nitro-α-tetralone; 5-Nitro-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Nitro-2-Tetralone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.