Description

3,5-Dinitro-2-Methylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity, specialized nitroaromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which makes it an essential precursor for synthesizing complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a nitro-substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of herbicides, pesticides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for creating azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research laboratories for constructing more complex nitroaromatic and heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifier for creating specialized polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized as a standard or reagent in method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dinitro-2-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	28169-46-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O6
Molecular Weight	226.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzoic Acid; 3,5-Dinitro-o-toluic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-3,5-dinitro-; DNMBA; 3,5-Dinitro-2-methylbenzoic acid; 2-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dinitro-2-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.