Description

2-Amino-4,6-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is a specialized aromatic nitro compound that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both amino and nitro functional groups on a benzoic acid core, makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing complex heterocycles, dyes, and high-performance materials. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing compounds with specific biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants requiring nitro- and amino-substituted aromatic structures.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, ligands for metal complexes, and other high-performance materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on nitroaromatic chemistry and heterocyclic compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-4,6-Dinitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	140380-55-8
Molecular Formula	C7H5N3O6
Molecular Weight	227.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4,6-Dinitroanthranilic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-amino-4,6-dinitro-; 2-Amino-4,6-dinitrobenzoic acid; 4,6-Dinitro-2-aminobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Amino-4,6-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets your specific research or production requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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