Name: 3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzyl alcohol
Brand: ALDRICH

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Linear Formula:

CH₃C₆H₃(NO₂)CH₂OH

CAS Number:

80866-76-8

Molecular Weight:

167.16

EC Number:

279-579-9

MDL number:

MFCD00007182

UNSPSC Code:

12352100

PubChem Substance ID:

24851312

NACRES:

NA.22

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Quality Level

100

Assay

98%

form

powder

mp

48-50 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl
nitro

SMILES string

Cc1cccc(CO)c1[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C8H9NO3/c1-6-3-2-4-7(5-10)8(6)9(11)12/h2-4,10H,5H2,1H3

InChI key

NELPTBUSFQMYOB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzyl alcohol undergoes condensation with N,N-dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal followed by catalytic hydrogenation to yield 7-hydroxymethyl-indole.

Application

3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzyl alcohol was used as starting reagent in the synthesis of 7-formyl-indole.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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