Description

4-Nitrobenzeneethanol is a versatile aromatic nitro compound featuring a terminal ethanol functional group. This molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial producers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors for its role in creating active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a nitrophenyl ethanol moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro group serves as a precursor to amines or other functional groups.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for azo dyes and other colorants, leveraging the reactivity of the nitro and hydroxyl groups.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of organic compounds for electronic applications due to its aromatic structure and modifiable functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A useful starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring reduction, etherification, and esterification reactions.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions for creating biaryl structures important in material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrobenzeneethanol
CAS No.	100-27-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Nitrophenyl)ethanol; 4-Nitrophenethyl Alcohol; p-Nitrophenethyl Alcohol; 2-(p-Nitrophenyl)ethanol; 4-Nitrobenzene Ethanol; 4-Nitro-β-phenylethanol; (4-Nitrophenyl)ethanol; β-(4-Nitrophenyl)ethyl Alcohol
EINECS	202-835-2

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitrobenzeneethanol is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material is suitable for demanding synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	92 - 96 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.