Description

2-Hydroxy-6-Nitro-p-Xylene is a specialized aromatic nitro compound that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific functional properties. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a nitrated phenolic structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its nitro and hydroxy groups enable specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing azo dyes and other complex colorants due to its reactive aromatic nitro group.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile building block in academic and industrial R&D for constructing heterocyclic compounds and other fine chemicals.
• Polymer Modifier: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to introduce nitro-functional groups, altering material properties like solubility or reactivity.
• Chemical Standard: Used as a reference standard in analytical chemistry for method development and quality control in related chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-6-Nitro-p-Xylene
CAS No.	65151-57-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-nitro-4-hydroxytoluene; 4-Methyl-2-nitro-5-hydroxy-1-methylbenzene; 2,6-Dimethyl-3-nitrophenol; 3-Nitro-2,6-dimethylphenol; 5-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-nitrotoluene; p-Xylene-2-hydroxy-6-nitro; 1-Hydroxy-2-methyl-5-nitro-4-methylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-6-Nitro-p-Xylene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are supplied with every shipment, detailing all critical parameters to ensure the material meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

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

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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