Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate

Name: Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-009849

About Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate

Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate is a nitrogen-functional building block carrying the CAS registry number 120-48-9. The compound has the formula C11H13NO4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 223.22 g/mol. It is also known as Butyl p-nitrobenzoate or n-Butyl p-nitrobenzoate.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis, dye and pigment intermediates and heterocycle construction. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. Stock is available for quick dispatch. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Dye & pigment intermediates
Heterocycle construction

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-009849
CAS Number	120-48-9
IUPAC name	butyl 4-nitrobenzoate
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₁₃NO₄
Molecular weight	223.22 g/mol
Exact mass	223.0845
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	DVTGVOHTTDVRJF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]
PubChem CID	67121

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	3.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	72.1 Å²
Synonyms	Butyl p-nitrobenzoate, n-Butyl p-nitrobenzoate, p-Nitrobenzoic acid butyl ester, n-Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate, Benzoic acid, 4-nitro-, butyl ester, 4-Nitrobenzoic acid, butyl ester, 4-Nitrobenzoic acid butyl, 4-nitrobenzoic acid n-butyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory 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, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate is 120-48-9. It is also known as Butyl p-nitrobenzoate, n-Butyl p-nitrobenzoate, p-Nitrobenzoic acid butyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate?

Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate has the molecular formula C11H13NO4 and a molecular weight of 223.22 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is butyl 4-nitrobenzoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate can I order?

We supply Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate?

Yes. Every lot of Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Butyl 4-nitrobenzoate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.