4-Nitroacetophenone, CAS No. 100-19-6

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100-19-6

Catalog No. EBD2325

CAS 100-19-6

Name 4-Nitroacetophenone

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Basic Information

Synonyms: p-Nitroacetophenone 1-(4-nitrophenyl)ethanone p-acetylnitrobenzene 4'-Nitroacetophenone p-nitrophenylmethylketone 4-Nitroacetophenone 1-(4-nitrophenyl)-ethanon 1-acetyl-4-nitrobenzene 4’-nitro-acetophenon 4-acetylnitrobenzene 4-nitrophenylmethylketone acetophenone,4’-nitro- ethanone,1-(4-nitrophenyl)-

Molecular Formula: C8H7NO3

Molecular Weight: 165.15

MDL Number: MFCD00007355

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Other Basic Synthetic Reagents

Product Description:

4-Nitroacetophenone is an organic compound consisting of an acetophenone core substituted with a nitro group at the para position. It appears as a yellow to light brown crystalline solid and serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its primary application is as a key intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry, where it is used to synthesize various drug molecules, including certain analgesics and antimicrobial agents. The nitro group can be reduced to an amine, enabling further functionalization for constructing complex pharmaceutical scaffolds. As a general synthetic building block, it is also employed in the preparation of dyes, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. The compound is typically handled with standard laboratory safety precautions due to its irritant properties.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 75-78 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 202 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 201-202°C

Density: 1.244 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: Yellow crystalline powder