1-(PHENYL) 2-NITROETHANE

The Uses of 1-(PHENYL) 2-NITROETHANE

1-(Phenyl) 2-nitroethane has been mentioned in connection with perfume raw materials, and since it could be made readily available, it has been considered for perfumery purposes.

What are the applications of Application

1-Nitro-2-phenylethane is an aromatic nitro compound for proteomics research

Synthesis

1-(Phenyl) 2-nitroethane is prepared：
1) from beta-Phenylethylamine by oxidation. The amine is obtained from Benzyl cyanide in liquid Ammonia with a Raney-Nickel catalyst, by hydrogenation.
2) by isolation from the essential oil of the leaves of Aniba canellila (in Brazil).