2-Methoxy-3-nitrophenol

• CAT Number: L010252
• CAS Number: 20734-71-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H7NO4
• Molecular Weight: 169.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxy-3-nitrophenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7NO4/c1-12-7-5(8(10)11)3-2-4-6(7)9/h2-4,9H,1H3
• InChIKey: JBDBITFUVSELQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=C(C=CC=C1O)[N+](=O)[O-]

2-Methoxy-3-nitrophenol is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₇N₃O₃. It features a phenolic structure with a methoxy group at the 2-position and a nitro group at the 3-position. This compound typically appears as a yellow solid and is of interest in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. Its unique functional groups may influence its biological activity, making it a candidate for developing new pharmaceuticals. Additionally, it can serve as an intermediate in synthesizing various bioactive compounds.