Description

3-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic nitro alcohol derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive nitro and alcohol functional groups, which allow for selective transformations to create complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzylamine or heterocyclic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro group serves as a precursor to amines or other functionalities.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging the nitrobenzyl structure for chromophore development.
• Polymer Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers, where it can be incorporated to modify material properties like solubility or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies, including reduction reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and cyclization processes.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Material Precursor: Used in the development of advanced organic electronic materials due to its planar aromatic structure and modifiable functional groups.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	80866-76-8
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO3
Molecular Weight	167.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-3-methylbenzyl alcohol; (2-Nitro-3-methylphenyl)methanol; 3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzenemethanol; 2-Nitro-m-tolylcarbinol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-3-methylbenzene; α-Hydroxy-2-nitro-3-methyltoluene; o-Nitro-m-methylbenzyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with lot-specific data are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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 the nitro and alcohol functionalities, it should be stored separately from strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow 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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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