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C7H7NO3
153.14 g/mol
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2-Nitrobenzyl alcohol

CAS612-25-9EC210-302-6
Category
Research Reagent
Compound Class
Alcohol
Primary Use
Research Compound

2-Nitrobenzyl alcohol is an organic compound featuring a nitro group and a hydroxymethyl group on a benzene ring. It is commonly used as a research reagent in chemical synthesis and analytical applications.

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(2-nitrophenyl)methanol

InChIKey

BWRBVBFLFQKBPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C(=C1)CO)[N+](=O)[O-]

Synonyms (12)
  • (2-Nitrophenyl)methanol
  • (2-nitrophenyl)methan-1-ol
  • 2-Nitrobenzenemethanol
  • 2-Nitrobenzyl alcohol
  • Benzenemethanol, 2-nitro-
  • Benzenemethanol, nitro-
  • Benzyl alcohol, o-nitro-
  • NITROBENZYL ALCOHOL, 2-
  • O-NITROBENZYL ALCOHOL
  • o-Hydroxymethylnitrobenzene
  • o-nitrophenylcarbinol