Description

2-Amino-4-nitrobenzyl alcohol (CAS No. 78468-34-5) is a high-purity nitroaromatic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₈N₂O₃, widely utilized in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This yellow to orange crystalline solid (IUPAC name: (2-amino-4-nitrophenyl)methanol) exhibits dual functional groups (-NH₂ and -NO₂) on its benzene ring, making it a versatile intermediate for heterocyclic compound synthesis. Our HPLC-grade product undergoes rigorous QC testing including ¹H/¹³C NMR, FTIR, and mass spectrometry verification to ensure ≥98% purity. Packaged under inert gas in amber glass vials with PTFE-lined caps to prevent degradation. Suitable for Suzuki coupling reactions, azo dye synthesis, and as a precursor for antimicrobial agents. SDS and CoA available upon request.

Properties

• CAS Number: 78468-34-5
• Complexity: 169
• IUPAC Name: (2-amino-4-nitro-phenyl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8N2O3/c8-7-3-6(9(11)12)2-1-5(7)4-10/h1-3,10H,4,8H2
• InChI Key: NFOINKSCQYECSI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 168.05349212
• Molecular Formula: C7H8N2O3
• Molecular Weight: 168.15
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])N)CO
• Topological: 92.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 168.05349212
• Synonyms: 2-AMINO-4-NITROBENZENEMETHANOL, 2-Amino-4-nitrobenzyl alcohol, 687-957-3, 78468-34-5, (2-amino-4-nitrophenyl)methanol, MFCD01664410, BENZYL ALCOHOL, 2-AMINO-4-NITRO-, Benzenemethanol, 2-amino-4-nitro-, CCRIS 2682, BRN 5734422, (2-Amino-4-nitro-phenyl)methanol, DW49C87EF6, SCHEMBL1520431, DTXSID20229099, NFOINKSCQYECSI-UHFFFAOYSA-N, SBB088153, (2-amino-4-nitrophenyl)methan-1-ol, AKOS006346479, CS-W019926, PS-3788, SY046582, DB-008154, NS00123727, EN300-184359

Application

2-Amino-4-nitrobenzyl alcohol serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of benzimidazole derivatives with potential antimicrobial activity. Researchers employ this compound in the development of azo dyes for textile and biomedical staining applications due to its chromophoric nitro group. The material finds use in coordination chemistry as a bidentate ligand for transition metal complexes, particularly in catalytic systems.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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