Description

2-Nitroethanol is a versatile organic nitro compound that serves as a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry. Its bifunctional nature, containing both a nitro group and a hydroxyl group, makes it a key intermediate for the synthesis of more complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential β-blockers and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Henry reactions (nitroaldol reactions) to form nitroalkanols and in the preparation of amino alcohols and other functionalized compounds.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Can be used to introduce nitro or amino functionalities into polymer chains, modifying properties like adhesion or reactivity.
• Fuel & Explosives Research: Studied as a potential component in propellant formulations and energetic materials due to its nitro group content.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a reagent in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitroethanol
CAS No.	625-48-9
Molecular Formula	C₂H₅NO₃
Molecular Weight	91.07 g/mol
Synonyms	β-Nitroethanol; Ethanol, 2-nitro-; 2-Nitroethyl alcohol; Nitroethanol; 1-Hydroxy-2-nitroethane; Glycol, mononitro-; UN 3077 (if applicable for transport); NSC 6090
EINECS	210-889-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Nitroethanol is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay, water content, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture uptake and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.439 - 1.443
Density (20°C)	1.27 - 1.31 g/mL

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