Description

2-Methoxy-4-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its functional groups, which make it a key building block for constructing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a nitrobenzyl-protected alcohol moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Precursor: Serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of specialized azo dyes and other colorants due to its nitro and methoxy substituents.
• Photoactive Compound Research: Utilized in the development of photolabile protecting groups (PPGs) and materials for photoresist applications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in asymmetric catalysis.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and the exploration of new organic reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-4-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	136507-14-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO4
Molecular Weight	183.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2-methoxybenzyl alcohol; (2-Methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)methanol; 2-Methoxy-4-nitrobenzenemethanol; 4-Nitro-o-anisyl alcohol; 2-Methoxy-4-nitrobenzylalcohol; NSC 406913; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxy-4-nitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-4-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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