Description

2-Chloro-4-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzenemethanol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring chloro, methyl, and nitro substituents, makes it a valuable building block for constructing 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 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzyl alcohol moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized azo dyes and colorants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create chiral ligands or complexing agents for asymmetric catalysis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for synthesizing specialty polymers with enhanced properties.
• Academic and Industrial Research: Valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical transformations in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzenemethanol
CAS No.	1481633-45-7
Molecular Formula	C8H8ClNO3
Molecular Weight	201.61 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Chloro-4-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)methanol; 5-Nitro-2-chloro-4-methylbenzyl alcohol; 2-Chloro-4-methyl-5-nitrobenzyl alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 2-chloro-4-methyl-5-nitro-; α-Chloro-4-methyl-5-nitrobenzyl alcohol; 1481633-45-7; 2-Chloro-4-methyl-5-nitro-benzenemethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzenemethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in light-resistant secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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