Description

1-Benzyloxy-3-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzene is a high-purity aromatic nitro compound primarily used as a versatile synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced organic materials. It is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor in the creation of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Intermediate in the development of advanced electronic materials for display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used to introduce functional nitro and benzyloxy groups into polymer backbones for specialty plastics.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new organic reactions in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Benzyloxy-3-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	61535-21-5
Molecular Formula	C14H13NO3
Molecular Weight	243.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-3-methylphenyl benzyl ether; 3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzyl phenyl ether; 2-Nitro-m-cresol benzyl ether; Benzyl 3-methyl-2-nitrophenyl ether; 1-Benzyloxy-3-methyl-2-nitrobenzene; o-Nitro-m-cresol benzyl ether; (3-Methyl-2-nitrophenoxy)methyl]benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Benzyloxy-3-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure the specified 98% minimum purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurities, and physical characteristics are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.