Description

5-Acetoxy-4-Methoxy-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is a specialized nitro-substituted benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring acetoxy, methoxy, and nitro functional groups, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized nitro-aromatic dyes and colorants.
• Material Science: Building block for advanced polymers and liquid crystals where nitro-aromatic moieties are required.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including coupling reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Acetoxy-4-Methoxy-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	107977-31-1
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO7
Molecular Weight	255.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-2-nitro-5-acetoxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-(acetyloxy)-4-methoxy-2-nitro-; 5-Acetyloxy-4-methoxy-2-nitrobenzoic acid; 2-Nitro-4-methoxy-5-acetoxybenzoic acid; 5-(Acetyloxy)-4-methoxy-2-nitrobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 5-Acetoxy-4-Methoxy-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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