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4-nitrocatechol

Also known as: 4-Nitro-1,2-benzenediol, 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-nitro-, 1,2-Dihydroxy-4-nitrobenzene, 3,4-Dihydroxynitrobenzene, 4-Nitropyrocatechol, p-Nitrocatechol, NITROCATECHOL (MIX OF ISOMERS)

4-nitrocatechol (CAS 3316-09-4) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H5NO4 and a molecular weight of 155.108 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 173-177 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 358.2±32.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 168.8±13.6 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
3316-09-4
Jingsj CID
J-3713-8
Molecular Formula
C6H5NO4
Molecular Weight
155.108 g/mol
Category
Alcohols
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point173-177 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point358.2±32.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.6±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point168.8±13.6 °C
Exact Mass155.021851
PSA86.28000
LogP1.68
Vapor Pressure0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.668

Activity & Biological Data

TargetHuman Endogenous Metabolite Microbial Metabolite
Additional Information[1]. Ewa Skrzypczak-Jankun, et al. Soybean lipoxygenase-3 in complex with 4-nitrocatechol. Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr. 2004 Mar;60(Pt 3):613-5.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2908999090
Summary2908999090 halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of phenols or phenol-alcohols。Supervision conditions:None。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-nitrocatechol?

The CAS number of 4-nitrocatechol is 3316-09-4.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-nitrocatechol?

4-nitrocatechol has molecular formula C6H5NO4 and molecular weight 155.108 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of 4-nitrocatechol?

For 4-nitrocatechol, Upstream Products: 2-Chloro-4-nitrophenol, 5-Nitrosalicylaldehyde, 2-Hydroxy-4-nitrobenzaldehyde; Downstream Products: 3-Hydroxyacetaminophen, 3,4,5,6-Tetrabromo-1,2-benzoquinone, Tetrabromocatechol.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "4-nitrocatechol (CAS 3316-09-4)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-3713-8 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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