Description

Benzoic Acid, 4-Ethenyl-3-Nitro- (9Ci) is a specialized nitro-substituted benzoic acid derivative featuring a reactive ethenyl (vinyl) group. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable high-purity chemical intermediate for synthesizing complex organic molecules. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and advanced material science sectors for constructing novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a nitro-aromatic or vinyl-functionalized benzoic acid core.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators where its specific substitution pattern can influence bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis & Fine Chemicals: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating complex dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers through reactions at the vinyl and carboxylic acid functional groups.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of advanced polymeric materials with specific electronic or structural characteristics.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Employed in chemical research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies involving functionalized aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 4-Ethenyl-3-Nitro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	156098-55-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO4
Molecular Weight	193.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-4-vinylbenzoic acid; 4-Vinyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-ethenyl-3-nitro-; 2-Nitro-4-carboxystyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply Benzoic Acid, 4-Ethenyl-3-Nitro- (9Ci) in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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