Description

5-Nitro-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-3,4'-dicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized biphenyl derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block for the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and materials science sectors. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and specialized polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a functionalized biphenyl core.
• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced liquid crystal materials for display technologies, leveraging its rigid, planar biphenyl structure.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating high-performance polymers, dyes, and pigments with specific optical or thermal properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new herbicides and pesticides where the nitro and carboxylic acid functionalities offer sites for further chemical modification.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials used in OLEDs and solar cells.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research focused on catalysis, supramolecular chemistry, and the development of new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nitro-[1,1'-Biphenyl]-3,4'-dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1261931-45-6
Molecular Formula	C14H9NO6
Molecular Weight	287.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4'-Biphenyldicarboxylic acid, 5'-nitro-; 5'-Nitro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3,4'-dicarboxylic acid; 5-Nitrobiphenyl-3,4'-dicarboxylic Acid; 3-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-5-nitrobenzoic acid; 4'-(3-Carboxy-5-nitrophenyl)biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 5-Nitro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3,4'-dicarboxylic acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect purity and stability. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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