Description

2-(Benzyloxy)-5-Methoxy-3-Nitrobenzene-Carboxylic Acid is a specialized aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring benzyloxy, methoxy, and nitro substituents, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators where its nitro and ether functionalities are essential.
• Material Science: Building block for creating specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of complex azo dyes or other colorants where the nitro group can be further modified.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and functional group transformation reactions.
• Chemical Biology: Potential use in designing molecular probes or enzyme inhibitors targeting specific biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Benzyloxy)-5-Methoxy-3-Nitrobenzene-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1221791-72-5
Molecular Formula	C16H15NO6
Molecular Weight	317.29 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-5-methoxy-2-(phenylmethoxy)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-(benzyloxy)-5-methoxy-3-nitro-; 2-Benzyloxy-5-methoxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid; 5-Methoxy-3-nitro-2-(phenylmethoxy)benzoic acid; 2-(Benzyloxy)-5-methoxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Benzyloxy)-5-Methoxy-3-Nitrobenzene-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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