Description

4-Methyl-5-Nitrocatechol is a specialized nitrated catechol derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both phenolic and nitro functional groups, enables its use in the synthesis of complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional dyes. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries who require high-purity, reliable intermediates for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex phenolic or nitro-aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for synthesizing azo dyes, pigments, and other colorants requiring nitrocatechol structures.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for methodological development and scale-up studies.
• Coordination Chemistry: Can function as a ligand for metal complexes in catalytic and material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-5-Nitrocatechol
CAS No.	68906-21-8
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO4
Molecular Weight	169.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-4-methylbenzene-1,2-diol; 4-Methyl-5-nitro-1,2-benzenediol; 1,2-Dihydroxy-4-methyl-5-nitrobenzene; 4-Methyl-5-nitropyrocatechol; 5-Nitro-4-methylcatechol; 4-Methyl-5-nitro-1,2-dihydroxybenzene; 5-Nitro-4-methylpyrocatechol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-5-Nitrocatechol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your internal specifications and cGMP guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere if prolonged exposure is anticipated during use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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