Description

2-Amino-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid Potassium Salt is a high-purity, water-soluble salt derivative of a key nitroaniline intermediate. This compound is valued for its enhanced stability and solubility profile compared to its free acid form, facilitating its use in advanced synthetic processes. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty dye industries, where precise chemical functionality is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with nitro- and amino- functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for azo dyes and other complex colorants requiring nitroaniline chemistry.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research for constructing novel molecular architectures.
• Coordination Chemistry: Potential ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes due to its carboxylic and amino functionalities.
• Photographic Chemicals: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialized chemicals for photographic and imaging applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid Potassium Salt
CAS No.	209664-72-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5KN2O4
Molecular Weight	220.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzoate; 5-Nitroanthranilic Acid Potassium Salt; 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzoic acid, monopotassium salt; Benzoic acid, 2-amino-5-nitro-, potassium salt (1:1); Potassium 5-nitroanthranilate; 5-Nitro-2-aminobenzoic Acid Potassium Salt; Anthranilic acid, 5-nitro-, potassium salt
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Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid Potassium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	Conforms
Solubility	Soluble in water

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