Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-nitro-


Chemical Name: Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-nitro-
CAS Number: 3251-56-7
Product Number: AG003HIZ(AGN-PC-0JLQ8E)
Synonyms:
MDL No:
Molecular Formula: C7H7NO4
Molecular Weight: 169.1348

Identification/Properties


Properties
MP:
99-104 °C
BP:
335.2°C at 760 mmHg
Storage:
Inert atmosphere;Room Temperature;
Form:
Solid
Refractive Index:
1.5500 (estimate)
Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
169.136g/mol
XLogP3:
0.7
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
4
Rotatable Bond Count:
1
Exact Mass:
169.038g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
169.038g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
75.3A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
12
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
167
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
1
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

Safety Information


GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:
Warning
UN#:
N/A
Hazard Statements:
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements:
P261-P305+P351+P338
Class:
N/A
Packing Group:
N/A

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2-Methoxy-4-nitrophenol, also known as MNPN, is a versatile compound used in various chemical synthesis processes. This compound serves as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and agrochemicals. In organic synthesis, 2-Methoxy-4-nitrophenol is employed as a building block to create more complex molecules through various chemical reactions like nucleophilic substitutions, reductions, and coupling reactions. Its presence as a nitro-substituted phenol provides a unique reactivity profile that can be harnessed for the selective modification of other organic compounds. Additionally, the methoxy group in the molecule enables specific functional group interconversions, making it a valuable tool for designing and constructing multifunctional organic molecules with targeted properties.