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4-Nitrophenyl acetate

SKU 17284975 CAS 830-03-5 C8H7NO4 MW 181.15 Available on enquiry

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4-Nitrophenyl acetate is a chemical reagent used in ester hydrolysis studies and as a substrate in enzyme activity assays. It is a white to pale yellow crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C8H7NO4 and a molecular weight of 181.15 g/mol. It should be stored at temperatures between -15 and -20 °C. CAS number: 830-03-5. Signal word: None. Molekula supplies 4-Nitrophenyl acetate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
17284975
CAS Number
830-03-5
IUPAC Name
(4-nitrophenyl) acetate
EC Number
212-593-5
Molecular Formula
C8H7NO4
Molecular Weight
181.15
Exact Mass
181.0375
SMILES
CC(=O)OC1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
QAUUDNIGJSLPSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H7NO4/c1-6(10)13-8-4-2-7(3-5-8)9(11)12/h2-5H,1H3
PubChem CID
13243

Synonyms

  • Acetic acid p-nitrophenyl ester
  • Acetic acid, 4-nitrophenyl ester
  • P-ACETOXY NITROBENZEN
  • p-Acetoxynitrobenzene
  • p-Nitrobenzene acetate
  • p-Nitrophenol acetate
  • P-NITROPHENYL ACETATE
  • para-nitrophenyl acetate
  • Phenol, p-nitro-, acetate
  • PNP-ACETATE

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Vapour Pressure
0.00186 mmHg

Source: PubChem CID 13243 (Haz-Map)

Frequently asked questions

What is 4-Nitrophenyl acetate used for?

It is commonly used as a substrate in enzymatic assays, particularly for measuring esterase and lipase activity.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 4-Nitrophenyl acetate?

The formula is C8H7NO4 with a molecular weight of 181.15 g/mol.

How should 4-Nitrophenyl acetate be stored?

It should be stored at temperatures between -15 and -20 °C to maintain stability.

What grade is available for 4-Nitrophenyl acetate?

Available in analytical grade; specific purity details can be provided upon request.

Can Molekula supply 4-Nitrophenyl acetate in bulk?

Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with an order of 4-Nitrophenyl acetate?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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