CAS Registry Number

CAS 80866-80-4 — 2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzyl alcohol

2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzyl alcohol is an aromatic organic compound featuring a chloro substituent at the 2-position and a nitro group at the 5-position on a benzyl alcohol backbone. It serves as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical production, and the manufacture of fine chemicals, including dyes and specialty polymers. Its functional groups enable selective reactivity for targeted chemical modifications. This product has a CAS number of 80866-80-4 and carries no signal word under standard hazard classification, indicating it poses minimal acute risk under normal handling conditions. It is typically supplied as a solid with a purity of ≥97% (varies by grade). Molekula supplies 2-Chloro-5-nitrobenzyl alcohol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.