Description

(2-Amino-3-Nitro-Phenyl)-Methanol is a versatile aromatic amine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an amino and a nitro group on the phenyl ring, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty dye industries who require high-purity, reliable starting materials for their development and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzimidazole or quinoxaline cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for azo dyes and other complex colorants requiring specific lightfastness and stability properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Coordination Chemistry: Potential ligand for metal complexation in catalytic systems or material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Amino-3-Nitro-Phenyl)-Methanol
CAS No.	139743-08-1
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O3
Molecular Weight	168.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-3-nitrobenzyl alcohol; (2-Amino-3-nitrophenyl)methanol; 3-Nitroanthranilyl alcohol; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-nitroaniline; Benzenemethanol, 2-amino-3-nitro-; 6-Nitro-2-aminobenzyl alcohol; α-Hydroxy-2-amino-3-nitrotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Amino-3-Nitro-Phenyl)-Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of our global B2B clientele. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment, and we support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks such as REACH.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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