Description

5-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its methoxy and nitro functional groups, which enable precise chemical transformations for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzoic acid core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the manufacture of complex azo dyes and other colorants.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group and modifiable structure.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal or chemical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in nitration, etherification, and carboxylate chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1882-69-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO5
Molecular Weight	197.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-5-methoxybenzoic Acid; 5-Methoxy-2-nitrobenzoic Acid; 2-Nitroanisic Acid; 5-Methoxy-2-nitro-benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-methoxy-2-nitro-; 5-Methoxy-o-nitrobenzoic Acid; o-Nitro-5-methoxybenzoic Acid
EINECS	217-528-8

Quality Control

Our 5-Methoxy-2-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics.

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 strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °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.