Description

1-(2-Methoxy-4-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone is a specialized aromatic ketone derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those with nitroaromatic or methoxy-substituted phenyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies, including nitration, etherification, and Friedel-Crafts acylation reactions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional component in the development of advanced polymers and organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Methoxy-4-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	90564-14-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Methoxy-4'-nitroacetophenone; 1-(2-Methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)ethan-1-one; 4'-Nitro-2'-methoxyacetophenone; 2-Methoxy-4-nitroacetophenone; Ethanone, 1-(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)-; Acetophenone, 2'-methoxy-4'-nitro-; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Methoxy-4-Nitrophenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (by HPLC), identification (IR), and impurity profile. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the exacting standards required for research and scale-up applications.

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). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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.