4-Hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl alcohol

• CAT Number: L014062
• CAS Number: 41833-13-0
• Molecular Formula: C7H7NO4
• Molecular Weight: 169.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-nitrophenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7NO4/c9-4-5-1-2-7(10)6(3-5)8(11)12/h1-3,9-10H,4H2
• InChIKey: IMLGJYRKLCMJPI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

4-Hydroxy-3-nitrobenzyl alcohol(CAT: L014062) is a versatile chemical compound used in various research applications, particularly in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. This compound features both hydroxyl and nitro functional groups, making it valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is often used as a building block or intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. The presence of the nitro group provides it with reactivity for further chemical transformations, while the hydroxyl group allows for potential interactions in biological systems, making it suitable for studies in drug discovery and materials science.