CAS 28177-71-1

Benzenemethanol, 2-hydroxy-3-nitro-

Description:

Benzenemethanol, 2-hydroxy-3-nitro- (CAS 28177-71-1) is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a benzene ring substituted with a hydroxyl group and a nitro group. This compound features a hydroxymethyl group (-CH2OH) attached to the benzene, along with a nitro group (-NO2) positioned at the meta position relative to the hydroxyl group. The presence of these functional groups imparts specific chemical properties, such as increased polarity and potential for hydrogen bonding due to the hydroxyl group. The nitro group contributes to the compound's reactivity, particularly in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. This compound may exhibit biological activity, making it of interest in various fields, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its solubility in polar solvents is expected to be higher than in non-polar solvents, reflecting the influence of the hydroxyl group. Overall, the structural features of benzenemethanol, 2-hydroxy-3-nitro- suggest a compound with diverse applications and reactivity profiles in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Formula: C₇H₇NO₄

2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-nitrophenol

CAS: 28177-71-1

Salicylaldehyde is a colorless liquid with a spicy odor. It is used in the manufacture of many organic compounds and is found naturally in some plants, such as euglena gracilis and benzaldehyde. Salicylaldehyde can be biotransformed to other types of aldehydes. These include cinnamaldehyde, vanillin, 2-cyanobenzaldehyde, and 2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-nitrophenol (2NHP). 2NHP is an intermediate product of salicylic acid biosynthesis. It is also used to synthesize phenacetin and acetanilide. Acetanilide was once widely used as an analgesic but was withdrawn from clinical use because it caused fatal methemoglobinemia (a disorder in which the body does not have enough oxygen)

Formula: C₇H₇NO₄

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 169.13 g/mol

Ref: 3D-DBA17771