Description

1-(4,5-Methylenedioxy-2-Nitrophenol)Ethan-2-Ol is a specialized organic compound featuring a nitrophenol core with a methylenedioxy substituent and an ethanol side chain. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate and building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical research and development teams for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring a functionalized nitrophenol scaffold.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the production of dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals where its specific substitution pattern is required.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for constructing heterocyclic compounds and other advanced organic structures.
• Material Science Applications: Potential use in the development of monomers for specialty polymers or as a ligand in catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4,5-Methylenedioxy-2-Nitrophenol)Ethan-2-Ol
CAS No.	159873-64-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO5
Molecular Weight	211.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4,5-Methylenedioxy-2-nitrophenyl)ethanol; 2-(6-Nitro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)ethanol; 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-ethanol, 6-nitro-; 6-Nitro-1,3-benzodioxole-5-ethanol; 2-(6-Nitrobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)ethan-1-ol; 5-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-6-nitro-1,3-benzodioxole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-(4,5-Methylenedioxy-2-Nitrophenol)Ethan-2-Ol adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All material is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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