3-Hydroxy-4-nitrobenzenemethanol
[CAS# 61161-83-9]

Identification

• Name: 3-Hydroxy-4-nitrobenzenemethanol
• Synonyms: 3-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-nitrophenol; 3-Hydroxy-4-nitrobenzyl alcohol; 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-nitrophenol
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₇NO₄
• Molecular Weight: 169.13
• CAS Registry Number: 61161-83-9
• EC Number: 837-550-3

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (16 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.489±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 97-98 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Katayama, Seiji; Journal of Medicinal Chemistry 2003, V46(5), P691-701.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318