4-Nitrobenzenemethanol

• CAT Number: R017733
• CAS Number: 619-73-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H7NO3
• Molecular Weight: 153.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (4-Nitrophenyl)methanol; 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-nitrobenzene; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)nitrobenzene; 4-Nitrobenzenemethanol; 4-Nitrobenzyl alcohol; NSC 5389; p-(Hydroxymethyl)nitrobenzene; p-Nitrobenzyl alcohol; p-Nitrophenylmethanol; p-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (4-nitrophenyl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7NO3/c9-5-6-1-3-7(4-2-6)8(10)11/h1-4,9H,5H2
• InChIKey: JKTYGPATCNUWKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)[N+](=O)[O-]

4-Nitrobenzenemethanol (Cat No.: R017733), also known as p-nitrobenzyl alcohol, is an aromatic compound featuring a benzene ring substituted with a nitro group at the para (4) position and a hydroxymethyl (-CH₂OH) group. It appears as a pale yellow solid and is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and photographic chemicals. The nitro group’s electron-withdrawing nature influences the reactivity of the benzylic alcohol, making it suitable for oxidation to aldehydes or acids and for forming protective groups in organic synthesis.