Description

2-(tert-Butylsulfanyl)-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a specialized organic building block featuring a nitro-substituted benzoic acid core with a tert-butylthio functional group. This compound matters for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its unique substitution pattern enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material synthesis industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and optimization of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals with tailored properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a versatile building block for constructing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Dye & Pigment Precursor: Utilized in the synthesis of nitro-aromatic based dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(tert-Butylsulfanyl)-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1019539-13-9
Molecular Formula	C11H13NO4S
Molecular Weight	255.29 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-[(2-methyl-2-propanyl)thio]benzoic Acid; 2-[(tert-Butyl)thio]-5-nitrobenzoic Acid; 2-(tert-Butylthio)-5-nitrobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)thio]-5-nitro-; 2-(tert-Butylsulfanyl)-5-nitro-benzoic acid; 2-(tert-Butylmercapto)-5-nitrobenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(tert-Butylsulfanyl)-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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	Off-white to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.