5-Methyl-2-nitroanisole

CAS: 38512-82-2

Ref. 3D-FM177792

Product Information

• Name: 5-Methyl-2-nitroanisole
• Synonyms: 2-Methoxy-4-Methyl-1-Nitrobenzene, 2-Methoxy-4-methylnitrobenzene, 2-Methyoxy-4-methyl-1-nitrobenzene, 2-Nitro-5-methylanisole, 3-Methoxy-4-Nitrotoluene, 3-Methyl-6-nitroanisole, Anisole, 5-methyl-2-nitro-, Benzene, 2-methoxy-4-methyl-1-nitro-, NSC 124451

Description

5-Methyl-2-nitroanisole is an activated nitro compound that has a macrocyclic structure. It is synthesized from the reaction of chloroacetone and methyl iodide, which is a nucleophilic electrophile. 5-Methyl-2-nitroanisole has been shown to be influential in the synthesis of natural products. The ligands of this molecule are considered to be macrocyclic because they are able to form complexes with metal ions and other molecules in order to bind them. This molecule can also undergo lactam formation through the addition of water, which is a common method for forming cyclic structures.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 167.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₉NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%