Description

3-Methoxy-4-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its methoxy and nitro functional groups, which enable precise chemical modifications for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications such as API synthesis and fine chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzyl alcohol moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its nitro group can be further reduced or transformed.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging the reactivity of the nitro and alcohol groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer or chain modifier to introduce specific properties into specialty polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The benzyl alcohol group can be activated for use in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, a cornerstone of modern synthetic methodology.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory synthesis in medicinal chemistry and material science laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-4-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	80866-88-2
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO4
Molecular Weight	183.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-3-methoxybenzyl alcohol; (3-Methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)methanol; 3-Methoxy-4-nitrobenzenemethanol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methoxy-5-nitrobenzene; 2-Methoxy-5-nitrobenzyl alcohol; 5-Nitro-2-methoxybenzyl alcohol; 3-Methoxy-4-nitrobenzylalcohol; 80866-88-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxy-4-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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