(2-Methyl-6-nitrophenyl)methanol

• CAT Number: R073043
• CAS Number: 54915-41-2
• PubChem Substance ID: 12204069
• Molecular Formula: C8H9NO3
• Molecular Weight: 167.164
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (2-methyl-6-nitrophenyl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9NO3/c1-6-3-2-4-8(9(11)12)7(6)5-10/h2-4,10H,5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: LIUYFMADDYMHLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])CO

(2-Methyl-6-nitrophenyl)methanol is an organic compound consisting of a methyl and nitro group attached to a benzene ring with a methanol functional group. It serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. The nitro group increases its reactivity, while the hydroxyl group enables further chemical transformations, such as esterification or oxidation. This compound is used in the development of bioactive molecules and can be employed in research focusing on new therapeutic agents.