Description

3,5-Dinitro-2-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is a specialized aromatic nitro compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both nitro and hydroxymethyl functional groups, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a nitro-aromatic scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where the dinitrobenzyl moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the development of azo dyes and other complex colorants due to its reactive nitro and alcohol groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific chemical properties into polymer chains.
• Explosives Research: Employed in controlled research environments for the development of energetic materials and propellants.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying nitration reactions, reduction processes, and nucleophilic substitution.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dinitro-2-Methylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	80866-94-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2O5
Molecular Weight	212.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-4,6-dinitrobenzene; (3,5-Dinitro-2-methylphenyl)methanol; 2-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzyl Alcohol; 3,5-Dinitro-o-tolylcarbinol; DNMBA; 80866-94-0; Benzyl alcohol, 3,5-dinitro-2-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dinitro-2-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with batch-specific data is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and bases. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.