Description

2,4-Dinitrobenzyl Alcohol (97%) is a high-purity aromatic nitro compound that serves as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the reactivity of both the benzyl alcohol and nitro functional groups, enabling precise chemical transformations. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable building blocks for complex molecule synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for synthesizing nitro-aromatic dyes and colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing novel aromatic compounds and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized to introduce nitro-functionalized aromatic units into polymer chains for specialized material properties.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The benzyl alcohol moiety can be activated for use in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,4-Dinitrobenzyl Alcohol (97%)
CAS No.	4836-66-2
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2O5
Molecular Weight	198.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)methanol; 2,4-Dinitrobenzyl Alcohol; 2,4-Dinitrobenzenemethanol; α-Hydroxymethyl-2,4-dinitrobenzene; Benzyl alcohol, 2,4-dinitro-; DNBA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dinitrobenzyl Alcohol is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the specified 97% minimum purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (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 dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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%

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