Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
20587-30-8
Standard:
n-house Standards,
Methyl 5-(2-Hydroxyethylthio)-2-nitrobenzoate is a specialized nitro-ester intermediate primarily synthesized via nucleophilic substitution of methyl 5-chloro-2-nitrobenzoate with 2-mercaptoethanol. This compound serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis, featuring the molecular formula C10H11NO5S and CAS No. 84679-35-4.
Requires storage in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from oxidizers. Personnel must wear appropriate PPE including nitrile gloves and safety goggles due to potential skin irritation and toxicity hazards associated with nitro compounds.