2-Nitroethanol

CAS: 625-48-9

Ref. 3D-FN07840

Product Information

• Name: 2-Nitroethanol
• Synonyms: 1-Nitro-2-Hydroxyethane, 2-Nitroethan-1-ol, 2-Nitroethanol, 85% (Assay), Beta-Nitroalcohol, Beta-Nitroethyl Alcohol, Ethanol, 2-nitro-, NSC 16151, Nitroethanol, β-Nitroethanol

Description

2-Nitroethanol is a chemical compound that is used as an antioxidant, antimicrobial preservative, and flavoring agent in foods. It can be synthesized in an asymmetric synthesis reaction, which involves the addition of a nitro group to one of the two carbons in ethylene glycol. The toxicity profile of 2-nitroethanol has not been extensively studied, but it appears to have low toxicity based on animal studies. A number of inhibitory compounds have been identified for 2-nitroethanol, including benzalkonium chloride and propionate. The inhibitory effects of 2-nitroethanol are concentration dependent and may be due to hydrogen bonding with proteins or intramolecular hydrogen transfer reactions with other molecules. Inhibition of viral replication by 2-nitroethanol has been observed in influenza virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) studies. This inhibition may be due to alterations in fatty acid metabolism or changes in the

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 91.06 g/mol
• Formula: C₂H₅NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95 Area-%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid