Description

2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is a specialized nitroaromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its functional groups, which enable precise chemical modifications for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to develop active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a sterically hindered benzoic acid core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the manufacture of specialized nitroaromatic dyes and colorants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for engineering high-performance polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in nitration, carboxylation, and aromatic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	118561-70-9
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2O6
Molecular Weight	240.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dinitro-2,6-dimethylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitro-; 2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid; DNMDBA; 2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-dinitro-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

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 material 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	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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