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N1143

1-(4-Nitrophenyl)glycerol

crystalline

Synonym(s):

α-p-Nitrophenylglycerol, 1-(4-Nitrophenyl)-1,2,3-propanetriol, PNPG

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Linear Formula:
O2NC6H4CH(OH)CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
2207-68-3
Molecular Weight:
213.19
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24897465
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
218-624-9
MDL number:
MFCD00017037
Form:
crystalline
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form

crystalline

Quality Segment

color

off-white

mp

98-101 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl, nitro

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OCC(O)C(O)c1ccc(cc1)[N+]([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C9H11NO5/c11-5-8(12)9(13)6-1-3-7(4-2-6)10(14)15/h1-4,8-9,11-13H,5H2

InChI key

IUZVZBIQZKBWCC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

1-(4-Nitrophenyl)glycerol may be used as a linear small saccharide model in studies involving the molecular recognition mechanism between a synthetic glycophane receptor and carbohydrates in water.
Useful additive for controlling swarming of Proteus bacteria on culture media.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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