4-Nitrophenyl formate, 98%

Description

CAS: 1865-01-6 | C7H5NO4 | 167.12 g/mol

Convenient and selective reagent for the selective formylation of terminal amino groups in such basic amino acids as ornithine or lysine and formylation of α-amino groups in peptides.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Convenient and selective reagent for the selective formylation of terminal amino groups in such basic amino acids as ornithine or lysine and formylation of α-amino groups in peptides.

Solubility
Hydrolyzes in water. Soluble in dichloromethane.

Notes
Moisture and light sensitive. Store away from water/moisture, oxidizing agents and light. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store in dark. Store under inert gas. Protect from exposure to light.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1865-01-6
• Molecular Formula: C7H5NO4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 167.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00014713
• InChI Key: IEXRKQFZXJSHOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 74628
• IUPAC Name: (4-nitrophenyl) formate
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1[N+](=O)[O-])OC=O

• Melting Point: 70°C to 74°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 1950897
• Sensitivity: Light and moisture sensitive
• Synonym: p-nitrophenyl formate, formic acid, 4-nitrophenyl ester, 4-nitrophenyl formate, formic acid, p-nitrophenyl ester, formic acid 4-nitrophenyl ester, acmc-1bty1, formic acid,4-nitrophenyl ester, formic acid 4-nitro-phenyl ester, 4-nitrophenyl formate hplc
• Solubility Information: Hydrolyzes in water. Soluble in dichloromethane.
• Formula Weight: 167.12
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Nitrophenyl formate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	217-473-6
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only