CAS Registry Number

CAS 612-25-9 — 2-Nitrobenzyl alcohol

2-Nitrobenzyl alcohol is an aromatic organic compound featuring a nitro group and a hydroxylmethyl substituent, commonly used as a photolabile protecting group in chemical synthesis and as a precursor in the production of pharmaceutical intermediates. It appears as a pale yellow to white crystalline solid with a mild odor. This chemical has a CAS number of 612-25-9, a molecular formula of O2NC6H4CH2OH, and a molecular weight of 153.14 g/mol. It is stable under ambient storage conditions but requires careful handling due to its warning-level hazards. Molekula supplies 2-Nitrobenzyl alcohol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.