Description

Ammonium 3-Nitrobenzoate is the ammonium salt of 3-nitrobenzoic acid, a key organic intermediate with significant synthetic utility. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the production of more complex molecules, particularly in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories engaged in developing dyes, pigments, agrochemicals, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the production of azo dyes and other colorants, leveraging the nitro and carboxylate functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for introducing the 3-nitrobenzoate moiety into target molecules in academic and industrial R&D.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Employed in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metal surfaces.
• Photographic Chemical: Used in certain specialized photographic development processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium 3-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	19328-56-4
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O4
Molecular Weight	184.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitrobenzoic Acid Ammonium Salt; Ammonium m-Nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-nitro-, ammonium salt; m-Nitrobenzoic acid ammonium salt; Ammonium 3-nitrobenzenecarboxylate
EINECS	242-960-6

Quality Control

Our Ammonium 3-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
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.