3-Nitroacetophenone

3-Nitroacetophenone

m-Nitroacetophenone; 1-(3-Nitrophenyl)ethanone; 3-Nitro-1-phenylethanone; 3-Nitrobenzoyl methane

CAS 121-89-1

Chemical Formula C8H7NO3

Molecular Weight 165.15 g/mol

3-Nitroacetophenone is an aromatic nitro compound that blends a nitro group and a ketone functionality on a benzene ring. This reactive intermediate is widely used across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, pigments, and research labs. Its electron-withdrawing nature makes it a perfect building block in electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution reactions, offering valuable synthetic routes to more complex organic molecules.
 

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Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • API Intermediate: Acts as a core precursor in the synthesis of drugs with anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anticancer properties.
  • Dopaminergic & CNS Research: Used in discovery-phase research for central nervous system agents due to its bioactive scaffold.
  • Molecular Derivatization: Functionalized in medicinal chemistry to explore SAR models in drug design pipelines.

2. Agrochemicals

  • Pesticide Synthesis: Involved in the development of nitro-aromatic pesticides and herbicides with high biological activity.
  • Fungicidal Compound Base: Modified into potent fungicide leads for protecting crop yields in commercial agriculture.

3. Paints, Coatings & Adhesives 

  • Azo Dye Manufacturing: Serves as a coupling component for diazonium-based colorants used in textiles and paper.
  • Specialty Pigments: Used to enhance the UV resistance and brilliance of colored materials.


 

Specifications

ASSAY ≥ 98.0%
Appearance Pale yellow crystalline powder
Odor Mild, aromatic
Boiling Point 293 °C (approx.)
Melting Point 76–79 °C
Density 1.34 g/cm³ (approx.)
Solubility Soluble in ethanol, ether, and chloroform; slightly soluble in water
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point >110 °C

Hazard Symbols

Acute Toxicity
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards
Environmental Hazard

FAQs

1. What is the current price of 3-Nitroacetophenone in India?
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2. Where can I buy 3-Nitroacetophenone in India?
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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for 3-Nitroacetophenone?
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4. How can I ensure the quality of 3-Nitroacetophenone supplied by Multichem?
We adhere to stringent quality control processes to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of purity and effectiveness. They undergo rigorous testing and quality checks to guarantee that they comply with industry specifications. We provide a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with every shipment to ensure transparency and quality assurance.