Description

4-Benzyloxy-5-Methoxy-2-Nitrotoluene is a specialized aromatic nitro compound that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring benzyloxy and methoxy substituents, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing advanced herbicides and pesticides, where its substituted toluene core can be functionalized to modulate biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating complex azo dyes and organic pigments due to its nitro and alkoxy functional groups.
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic semiconductors and liquid crystals, where its planar aromatic structure is beneficial.
• Chemical Research: Acts as a standard or reagent in methodological studies involving nitration, etherification, and selective reduction reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzyloxy-5-Methoxy-2-Nitrotoluene
CAS No.	121086-26-8
Molecular Formula	C15H15NO4
Molecular Weight	273.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Benzyloxy-2-methoxy-4-methyl-5-nitrobenzene; 2-Nitro-4-methyl-1,5-dimethoxybenzene (benzyl ether); 5-Methoxy-4-(phenylmethoxy)-2-nitrotoluene; 4-Methyl-5-nitro-1,2-dimethoxybenzene benzyl ether; Benzyl 5-methoxy-4-methyl-2-nitro phenyl ether; Toluene, 4-(benzyloxy)-5-methoxy-2-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Benzyloxy-5-Methoxy-2-Nitrotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the nitro aromatic structure, it should be stored separately from strong reducing agents and combustible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.