title: 3-Nitrobenzyl alcohol
text: # 3-Nitrobenzyl alcohol
  
  The compound 3-nitrobenzyl alcohol is an organic compound with the formula $C_7H_7NO_3.$
  
  ## Desorption mass spectrometry matrix
  
  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.
  
  