Description

2-Nitropentan-3-Ol is a versatile organic nitro alcohol compound with the CAS registry number 20575-40-0. This chemical serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate, enabling the construction of more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life science industries for its utility in multi-step organic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and as a model compound in organic chemistry research.
• Chemical Library Development: A useful scaffold for creating diverse compound libraries for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitropentan-3-Ol
CAS No.	20575-40-0
Molecular Formula	C₅H₁₁NO₃
Molecular Weight	133.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-2-nitropentane; 2-Nitro-3-pentanol; 3-Pentanol, 2-nitro-; Pentan-3-ol, 2-nitro-; 2-Nitro-3-hydroxypentane
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Quality Control

Our 2-Nitropentan-3-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to the presence of nitro and alcohol functional groups, it should be stored separately from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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