Ethyl 2-nitropropionate

CAS: 2531-80-8

Ref. 3D-CAA53180

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl 2-nitropropionate
• Synonyms: 2-Nitropropionic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-Nitropropanoate, Ethyl α-nitropropionate, NSC 63896, Propanoic acid, 2-nitro-, ethyl ester, Propionic acid, 2-nitro-, ethyl ester, ethyl (2R)-2-nitropropanoate
• CAS: 2531-80-8

Description

Ethyl 2-nitropropionate is an organic compound that is a monosubstituted nitroalkane. It is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. This compound has been used in the production of polyacrylamide, polyacrylic acid, and polyacrylonitrile resins. It is also used as a chemical intermediate in the production of quaternary ammonium salts or alkylating agents. Ethyl 2-nitropropionate is activated by chloride and reacts with amines to form nitrosamines. The nitro group on this compound can undergo nucleophilic attack by alcohols to form nitrate esters (e.g., ethyl 2-nitropentanoate).

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 147.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₉NO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%