4-methoxy-alpha-(nitromethyl)benzyl alcohol

Also known as: 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-nitroethanol, 1-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-2-nitro-ethanol, 1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-nitroethan-1-ol, 2-Nitro-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol, 2-nitro-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol, 4-Methoxy-α-(nitromethyl)benzenemethanol, 4-Methoxy-α-nitromethylbenzenemethanol, 4-methoxy-α-(nitromethyl)benzyl alcohol, Benzenemethanol, 4-methoxy-α-(nitromethyl)-, α-(Nitromethyl)-4-methoxybenzenemethanol

4-methoxy-alpha-(nitromethyl)benzyl alcohol (CAS 38316-05-1) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H11NO4 and a molecular weight of 197.18800 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 365.9ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.253 g/cm3 and a flash point of 175.1ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 38316-05-1
Jingsj CID: J-1161595-5
Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₁NO₄
Molecular Weight: 197.18800 g/mol
Category: Solvents
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	365.9ºC at 760 mmHg
Density	1.253 g/cm3
Flash Point	175.1ºC
Exact Mass	197.06900
PSA	75.28000
LogP	1.52850
Refractive Index	1.549

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2909499000
Summary	2909499000. ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:9.0%. . MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 4-methoxy-alpha-(nitromethyl)benzyl alcohol?

The CAS number of 4-methoxy-alpha-(nitromethyl)benzyl alcohol is 38316-05-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-methoxy-alpha-(nitromethyl)benzyl alcohol?

4-methoxy-alpha-(nitromethyl)benzyl alcohol has molecular formula C9H11NO4 and molecular weight 197.18800 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 4-methoxy-alpha-(nitromethyl)benzyl alcohol?

For 4-methoxy-alpha-(nitromethyl)benzyl alcohol, Upstream Products: 4-Methoxybenzaldehyde, 2-Chloro-3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde, Bromonitromethane; Downstream Products: 1-Methoxy-4-(2-nitroethyl)benzene, 2-Amino-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethanol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "4-methoxy-alpha-(nitromethyl)benzyl alcohol (CAS 38316-05-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1161595-5 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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