M-nitrobenzyl alcohol

The compound 3-nitrobenzyl alcohol is an organic compound with the formula C7H7NO3. The compound 3-nitrobenzyl alcohol is an organic compound with the formula C7H7NO3. 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 and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization. In electrospray ionization 3-NBA is doped into low surface tension spray solvents to increase analyte charging.