(5-Nitrothiophen-2-yl)methanol

2-(羟甲基)-5-硝基噻吩

Also known as: (5-Nitro-2-thienyl)methanol, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-nitrothiophene, 2-Thiophenemethanol, 5-nitro-, 2-thiophenemethanol,5-nitro, 5-nitro-2-hydroxymethylthiophene, 5-nitrothiophene-2-methanol, (5-nitrothien-2-yl)methanol, (5-nitro-thiophen-2-yl)-methanol

(5-Nitrothiophen-2-yl)methanol (CAS 20898-85-5) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H5NO3S and a molecular weight of 159.163 g/mol. It is also known as (5-Nitro-2-thienyl)methanol, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-nitrothiophene and 2-Thiophenemethanol, 5-nitro-. Key properties include a boiling point of 334.0±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 155.8±23.7 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
20898-85-5
Jingsj CID
J-1513007-7
Molecular Formula
C5H5NO3S
Chinese Name
2-(羟甲基)-5-硝基噻吩
Molecular Weight
159.163 g/mol
Category
Pharma Intermediates
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point334.0±27.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point155.8±23.7 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (5-Nitrothiophen-2-yl)methanol?

The CAS number of (5-Nitrothiophen-2-yl)methanol is 20898-85-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (5-Nitrothiophen-2-yl)methanol?

(5-Nitrothiophen-2-yl)methanol has molecular formula C5H5NO3S and molecular weight 159.163 g/mol.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "(5-Nitrothiophen-2-yl)methanol (CAS 20898-85-5)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1513007-7 (accessed 2026-10-22).

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