1Nitropropan1ol

1-Nitropropan-1-ol is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C3H7NO3. It is a nitroalkanol, meaning it contains both a nitro group (-NO2) and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a propane carbon chain. Specifically, the nitro group is attached to the first carbon, and the hydroxyl group is also attached to the first carbon.

This compound is a colorless liquid and is soluble in water and many organic solvents. It can be synthesized through various chemical reactions, including the condensation of nitroethane with formaldehyde. 1-Nitropropan-1-ol has found limited applications, primarily as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds. Its reactivity stems from the presence of both the nitro and hydroxyl functional groups, which can participate in a variety of chemical transformations. Due to its nature, it is handled with appropriate safety precautions in laboratory and industrial settings. Research into its properties and potential uses is ongoing, though it is not a widely commercialized chemical.