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3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzyl alcohol

98%

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H3(NO2)CH2OH
CAS Number:
80866-76-8
Molecular Weight:
167.16
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24851312
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
279-579-9
MDL number:
MFCD00007182
Assay:
98%
Form:
powder
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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

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

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

113 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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