INTRODUCTION
Potassium 2-nitrophenolate is characterized by its distinct orange color. This molecule is an important raw material in manufacture of intermediates that are further used to make APIs, Agrochemicals, and Colorants.
Manufacture
It is manufactured by reaction of o-nitrophenol with either potassium chloride or potassium sulphate.
| Synonyms | Potassium 2-nitrophenoxide o-Hydroxynitrobenzene potassium salt |
| CAS no. | 824-38-4 |
| EINECS no. | – |
| Molecular formula | C6H4NO3K |
| Molecular weight | 177.20 |
| Structure | ![]() |
Applications
This compound is used in further synthesis of:
| Intermediates | CAS no. |
|---|---|
| Benzyl-2-nitrophenyl ether | 4560-41-2 |
| 2-(2-Nitrophenoxy)-1-phenyl-ethanone | 18065-01-5 |
| 1-Nitro-2-(2-nitrophenoxy)-benzene | 2217-65-4 |
| 2-(Benzyloxy)aniline | 20012-63-9 |
| 2-Nitrophenetole | 610-67-3 |
| 6H-dibenzo[b,d]pyran | 229-95-8 |
| Benzoic acid 2-nitrophenyl ester | 1523-12-2 |
| Ethyl O-nitrophenyl oxalate | 17318-84-2 |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Orange crystalline solid |
| Solubility | – | Soluble in methanol, chloroform and DMSO |
| Identification by MS | – | Should conform to the structure |
| Identification by proton NMR | – | Should conform to the structure |
| Melting point | °C | 292.0-293.0 |
| Purity by HPLC | % | Min 96.96 |
STORAGE
The product is stored at ambient temperature.
PACKING
25 kg UN approved drum.
REACH Status
Not registered yet.
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