Description

1-(Methoxymethyl)-3-Nitrobenzene is a versatile aromatic nitro compound characterized by a methoxymethyl substituent. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for the construction of more complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its nitro-aromatic reactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for introducing the methoxymethyl-protected aniline moiety into target molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig amination, for creating biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Methoxymethyl)-3-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	1515-84-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitrobenzyl Methyl Ether; (3-Nitrobenzyloxy)methane; α-Methoxy-3-nitrotoluene; 3-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol Methyl Ether; 1-Methoxymethyl-3-nitrobenzene; m-Nitrobenzyl Methyl Ether; NSC 406119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Methoxymethyl)-3-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.