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2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-nitrocyclohexanone

Item No. 38251

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • 2-CPNCH
Technical Information
Formal Name
2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-nitro-cyclohexanone
CAS Number
2079878-75-2
Molecular Formula
C12H12ClNO3
Formula Weight
253.7
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 30 mg/mlDMSO: 10 mg/mlEthanol: 0.5 mg/ml
SMILES
O=C1CCCCC1(C2=CC=CC=C2Cl)[N+]([O-])=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C12H12ClNO3/c13-10-6-2-1-5-9(10)12(14(16)17)8-4-3-7-11(12)15/h1-2,5-6H,3-4,7-8H2
InChi Key
OBRSWNBWMZPYHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Wet ice in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-nitrocyclohexanone (Item No. 38251) is an analytical reference standard categorized as a precursor in the synthesis of norketamine (Item Nos. 20128 | 15787).1 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-nitrocyclohexanone has been found in powders seized by law enforcement. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Yen, Y.-T., Tseng, S.-H., Huang, D.-Y., et al. Identification of a novel norketamine precursor from seized powders: 2-(2-Chlorophenyl)-2-nitrocyclohexanone. Forensic Sci. Int. 333, 111241 (2022).