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4,5-Dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl alcohol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L00719.06
5 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

4,5-Dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl alcohol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L00719.06
5 g, Each
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Catalog number: L00719.06
also known as L00719-06
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
1016-58-6
IUPAC Name
(4,5-dimethoxy-2-nitrophenyl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C9H11NO5
InChI Key
WBSCOJBVYHQOFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC1=CC(CO)=C(C=C1OC)[N+]([O-])=O
Melting Point (clear melt)
144-151?C
Appearance (Color)
White to cream to yellow to orange
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (GC)
≥97.5%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms

Description

4,5-Dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl alcohol, is used as Reagent for the protection of alcohols, etc., as ethers which can be cleaved by photolysis involving intramolecular rearrangement to derivatives of o-nitrosobenzaldehyde, which are readily cleaved by hydrolysis. It is also used as photochemical protecting groups in organic synthesis. It is also used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
4,5-Dimethoxy-2-nitrobenzyl alcohol, is used as Reagent for the protection of alcohols, etc., as ethers which can be cleaved by photolysis involving intramolecular rearrangement to derivatives of o-nitrosobenzaldehyde, which are readily cleaved by hydrolysis. It is also used as photochemical protecting groups in organic synthesis. It is also used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Light Sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Stable under recommended storage conditions.
RUO – Research Use Only

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