Selecting butyl 4-nitrobenzoate: role, specs and pitfalls in Industrial Chemicals

Q: Where is butyl 4-nitrobenzoate mainly used?

Mostly in Industrial Chemicals -related processes and formulations; the exact use depends on the finished product and process requirements.

2026-10-23 · Keyword：butyl 4-nitrobenzoate · CAS 120-48-9 · Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. · 中文

Putting butyl 4-nitrobenzoate (CAS 120-48-9) into Industrial Chemicals brings up a phrase you'll hear more than you'd expect: can this batch run on our line? To answer that honestly, you can't lean on the labelled figure alone. This page lists the checks that actually matter.

The role it plays in Industrial Chemicals

It's simpler than it looks:

Industrially, the value of butyl 4-nitrobenzoate (CAS 120-48-9) is rarely on the spec sheet — it is whether it stably meets your process window. In Industrial Chemicals, its purity, impurity profile and batch consistency usually matter more than a single 'assay' number, because what really moves the finished result is often the ignored impurities and physical properties. Comparable grades:

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Basic specifications

Name	butyl 4-nitrobenzoate
English name	butyl 4-nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	120-48-9
Formula	C11H13NO4
Molecular weight	223.22 g/mol
Applications	Industrial Chemicals
Standard purity	per batch COA
Packaging	confirmed per order
Storage	keep sealed in a cool, dry place

Figures above are published / typical information; final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.

Key physical data: molecular formula C11H13NO4, molecular weight 223.22 g/mol, CAS 120-48-9. These are published physical properties; purity and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.

What actually matters when selecting

Most practically, the top item is: Define the end use and process window first, then work back to required purity and impurity limits — not the other way around.

Check compatibility with other materials in the system; run a trial when unsure.

Match packaging and feeding method to on-site equipment so the material is usable on arrival.

Retain samples of critical lots and run third-party checks; do not rely on the supplier COA alone.

A few common pitfalls

Comparing price but not impurity profile: same assay with different impurities can yield wildly different results.
Skipping samples and scaling up: going straight to volume most often fails on compatibility.
Ignoring transport and storage: most 'arrived-dead' cases trace back to loose handling.

Q&A

Where is butyl 4-nitrobenzoate mainly used?

Mostly in Industrial Chemicals-related processes and formulations; the exact use depends on the finished product and process requirements.

How do I judge whether the specification fits?

State the use, process window and critical limits so the supplier can recommend a grade; when unsure, validate with a trial first.

Which quality documents come with butyl 4-nitrobenzoate?

A COA per batch, with MSDS / technical data sheet and third-party tests available on request; tell us at enquiry if a specific standard must be met.

Worth comparing alongside

See site search for butyl 4-nitrobenzoate or browse the Organic Chemicals directory.

Supply & quality files

Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies chemical raw materials and fine chemicals; a COA ships with every batch, with MSDS and technical data sheets available on request. In your enquiry include product name, CAS, target purity and packaging, and we will provide documents and a quote to the relevant standard.

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Note: This page is for industrial raw-material technical discussion only. Products are supplied for industrial and research use, not for consumer or medical use. Drinking-water, food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications must meet applicable regulations and customer standards; specifications, compliance documents and transport requirements follow the batch COA and order confirmation.