2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzenemethanol is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a fluorine atom and a nitro group on a benzene ring, along with a hydroxymethyl group (-CH2OH) attached to the aromatic system. This compound features a fluorine substituent at the ortho position and a nitro group at the meta position relative to the hydroxymethyl group. The presence of these functional groups contributes to its chemical reactivity and potential applications in various fields, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The nitro group is known for its electron-withdrawing properties, which can influence the compound's reactivity in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions. Additionally, the hydroxymethyl group can participate in hydrogen bonding, affecting the compound's solubility and interaction with biological systems. As with many nitro-containing compounds, 2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzenemethanol may exhibit specific toxicological properties, necessitating careful handling and assessment in laboratory and industrial settings. Overall, its unique structural features make it a compound of interest in synthetic organic chemistry.

2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzenemethanol

63878-73-9: 2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzenemethanol, 2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzyl alcohol, Benzenemethanol, 2-Fluoro-5-Nitro-,  2-Fluoro-5-nitronbenzyl alcohol, (2-Fluoro-5-nitrophenyl)methanol

2-Fluoro-5-nitrophenol is synthesized by reacting phthalimide with nitroethane. It is a colorless to yellow liquid that is soluble in water and organic solvents. The compound is used in the production of dyestuffs, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals.

CAS 63878-73-9: 2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzenemethanol

2-Fluoro-5-nitrophenol

Ref: 3D-FF77554

2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzyl alcohol

Ref: 54-PC5704

(2-Fluoro-5-nitrophenyl)methanol

Ref: IN-DA003BN6

(2-Fluoro-5-nitrophenyl)methanol

Ref: 10-F329578