Formic acid, 4-nitrophenyl ester


Chemical Name: Formic acid, 4-nitrophenyl ester
CAS Number: 1865-01-6
Product Number: AG003LVZ(AGN-PC-0D8EKT)
Synonyms:
MDL No:
Molecular Formula: C7H5NO4
Molecular Weight: 167.1189

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Properties
MP:
72 - 74°C
Storage:
Room Temperature;Keep in dry area;
Form:
Solid
Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
167.12g/mol
XLogP3:
1.8
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
4
Rotatable Bond Count:
2
Exact Mass:
167.022g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
167.022g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
72.1A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
12
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
169
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
1
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

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4-Nitrophenyl formate, also known as p-nitrophenyl formate, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis for various applications. One of the key uses of 4-nitrophenyl formate is as a reagent in the synthesis of esters. It reacts with alcohols in the presence of a catalyst to form esters, making it a valuable compound in the field of organic chemistry. This reaction, known as the formylation reaction, is commonly used in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries to produce a wide range of ester compounds. Additionally, 4-nitrophenyl formate is also utilized as a reagent in the preparation of carboxylic acids, which are essential building blocks in organic synthesis. Its ability to selectively introduce the formyl group in various reactions makes it a valuable tool for organic chemists working on complex molecule synthesis. Furthermore, the versatility of 4-nitrophenyl formate extends to its use as a reagent in the preparation of various functionalized compounds, demonstrating its significance in the field of chemical synthesis.