Description

3-Nitrobenzoic acid for synthesis is a high-purity aromatic nitro acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a nitro-substituted benzoic acid scaffold essential for constructing more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and dyestuff industries for applications requiring precise chemical modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including certain analgesics and antibacterial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides and pesticides where the nitro and carboxylic acid functionalities allow for further derivatization.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging the nitro group's electron-withdrawing properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and polyamides.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A versatile reagent for methodological studies in nitration, carboxylation, and electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitrobenzoic acid for synthesis
CAS No.	121-92-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO4
Molecular Weight	167.12 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Nitrobenzoic acid; 3-Nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-nitro-; NSC 4032; 3-Nitrobenzenecarboxylic acid; meta-Nitrobenzoic acid; 3-Nitro-benzensäure (German); Acide 3-nitrobenzoïque (French)
EINECS	204-504-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Nitrobenzoic acid for synthesis is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	140 - 142 °C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.