Description

2-Cyano-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the strategic positioning of its cyano and nitro functional groups on the benzoic acid scaffold, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key precursor for the development of novel active ingredients and complex heterocyclic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing fused heterocycles or specific pharmacophores requiring its unique substitution pattern.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitutions, and subsequent functional group transformations.
• Dye and Pigment Research: Acts as a key intermediate in the development of specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its electron-withdrawing nitro and cyano groups.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the preparation of monomers and functionalized polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1260834-31-8
Molecular Formula	C8H4N2O4
Molecular Weight	192.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-2-cyanobenzoic Acid; 2-Carboxy-6-nitrobenzonitrile; Benzoic acid, 2-cyano-3-nitro-; 6-Nitro-2-cyanobenzoic Acid; 2-Cyano-3-nitro-benzoic acid; 2-Cyano-3-nitrobenzoic acid; 3-Nitro-2-cyanobenzoic acid; 2-Cyano-3-nitro-benzoesäure (German)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (HPLC), identification (IR, NMR), and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the exacting standards required for research and scale-up applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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