The compound 3-nitrobenzyl alcohol is an organic compound with the formula C7H7NO3.
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m-Nitrobenzyl alcohol
Benzyl alcohol, m-nitro 3-Nitrobenzyl alcohol Benzenemethanol, 3-nitro- 3-Nitrobenzenemethanol | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.627 |
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C7H7NO3 | |
Molar mass | 153.135 |
Density | 1.29 g/mL |
Melting point | 30 to 32 °C (86 to 90 °F; 303 to 305 K) |
Boiling point | 175 to 180 °C (347 to 356 °F; 448 to 453 K) (3 mmHg) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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In mass spectrometry this compound is often abbreviated as "3-NBA" or "m-NBA." It has been used as a liquid matrix for fast atom bombardment[1] and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization.[2][3] In electrospray ionization 3-NBA is doped into low surface tension spray solvents to increase analyte charging.[4]