Description
4-Nitrophthalimide (CAS 89-40-7) is a high-purity nitro-substituted phthalimide derivative with the molecular formula C8H4N2O4. This yellow crystalline solid is widely utilized as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of dyes, pigments, and advanced pharmaceutical compounds. With an IUPAC name of 5-nitroisoindole-1,3-dione, it exhibits excellent reactivity in nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥98% by HPLC) and is supplied with comprehensive analytical documentation including 1H NMR and FTIR spectra. Ideal for research in heterocyclic chemistry, this compound is packaged under inert gas to ensure stability and shipped with temperature control options for international customers.
Properties
- CAS Number: 89-40-7
- Complexity: 309
- IUPAC Name: 5-nitroisoindoline-1,3-dione
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H4N2O4/c11-7-5-2-1-4(10(13)14)3-6(5)8(12)9-7/h1-3H,(H,9,11,12)
- InChI Key: ANYWGXDASKQYAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 192.01710661
- Molecular Formula: C8H4N2O4
- Molecular Weight: 192.13
- SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])C(=O)NC2=O
- Topological: 92
- Monoisotopic Mass: 192.01710661
- Physical Description: 4-nitrophthalimide is a yellow powder.
- Melting Point: 356 to 360 °F
- Solubility: less than 0.1 mg/mL at 64 °F
- Synonyms: 4-NITROPHTHALIMIDE, 5-Nitro-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, Phthalimide, 4-nitro-, 1H-Isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 5-nitro-, 5-Nitrophthalimide, CCRIS 4685, NSC 5394, EINECS 201-905-5, UNII-26NA19UI3U, 4-nitro-phthalimide, BRN 0180224, 26NA19UI3U, DTXSID1025776, AI3-00701, NSC-5394, DTXCID405776, 5-21-11-00158 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), 4-NITRO-1,2-BENZENEDICARBOXYLICACID, IMIDE, 201-905-5, anywgxdaskqyad-uhfffaoysa-n, 89-40-7, 5-nitroisoindoline-1,3-dione, 5-nitroisoindole-1,3-dione, 5-nitro-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione, MFCD00005884, 5-nitro-2H-benzo[c]azoline-1,3-dione, 5-nitro-phthalimide, 4-Nitrophthalimide, 98%, Oprea1_866451, 1H-Isoindole-1, 5-nitro-, SCHEMBL151957, 5-nitro-isoindole-1,3-dione, SCHEMBL4142069, CHEMBL1607202, SCHEMBL16303093, NSC5394, BCP30589, Tox21_200190, SBB059459, STK397451, AKOS000313129, AS-9405, CS-W023085, FN58880, SB64042, CAS-89-40-7, NCGC00091620-01, NCGC00091620-02, NCGC00257744-01, AC-10997, SY039319, 5-Nitro-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione #, N0247, NS00039328, ST45053752, EN300-16888, D70991, AE-641/30105047, SR-01000397641, SR-01000397641-1, Q27254119, Z56812733, F0345-4666, 5-Nitro-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione;5-Nitroisoindoline-1,3-dione, 5-nitroisoindoline-1,3-dione;5-Nitro-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione;Phthalimide, 4-nitro-
Application
4-Nitrophthalimide serves as a versatile building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in the development of optoelectronic materials and pharmaceutical intermediates. Researchers employ this compound in the preparation of advanced dyes and pigments due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group. It also finds use in polymer chemistry as a monomer for high-performance polyimides. The nitro group facilitates further functionalization through reduction to amines or participation in cross-coupling reactions.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (97.8%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (97.8%)
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