(2-Nitroethyl)benzene

• CAT Number: M008969
• CAS Number: 6125-24-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
• Molecular Weight: 151.165
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(PHENYL) 2-NITROETHANE;PHENYLNITROETHANE;Benzene, (2-nitroethyl)-;3-Nitroethylbenzene;nitro-phenylethane,1-nitro-2-phenylethane;1-Nitro-2-phenylethane;Nsc23854;1-(2-Nitroethyl)benzene
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-nitroethylbenzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9NO2/c10-9(11)7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-5H,6-7H2
• InChIKey: XAWCLWKTUKMCMO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC[N+](=O)[O-]

(2-Nitroethyl)benzene, also known as benzyl nitroethane, is an organic compound consisting of a benzene ring attached to a 2-nitroethyl group. This compound is used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis for producing more complex chemicals. The nitro group (-NO2) attached to the ethyl chain makes it reactive and suitable for transformations in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. Like many nitro compounds, (2-Nitroethyl)benzene can undergo reduction to form amines, which are valuable in many chemical applications. Care should be taken when handling nitro compounds due to their potential reactivity and toxicity.