4-(4-Nitrophenyl)but-3-en-2-one

• CAT Number: L014630
• CAS Number: 3490-37-7
• Molecular Formula: C10H9NO3
• Molecular Weight: 191.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (E)-4-(4-nitrophenyl)but-3-en-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H9NO3/c1-8(12)2-3-9-4-6-10(7-5-9)11(13)14/h2-7H,1H3/b3-2+
• InChIKey: KMCRQJMZUHNLKJ-NSCUHMNNSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)/C=C/C1=CC=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-]

4-(4-Nitrophenyl)but-3-en-2-one(CAT: L014630) is a conjugated enone featuring a para-nitrophenyl moiety linked to a butenone chain, offering both electron-withdrawing and reactive α,β-unsaturated carbonyl functionalities. This compound serves as a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for Michael addition reactions and heterocycle construction. Its nitro-substituted aromatic ring enhances reactivity, making it suitable for medicinal chemistry, agrochemical development, and material science applications. The dual presence of electrophilic and aromatic characteristics allows for diversified downstream transformations, aiding in the design of complex molecular scaffolds.