Description

3,4-Dimethyl-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is a versatile nitro-substituted benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both methyl and nitro functional groups on the aromatic ring, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro and carboxylic acid groups facilitate further chemical transformations.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging the nitro group for chromophore development.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing more complex organic molecules, including ligands for catalysts and monomers for polymers.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the development of organic electronic materials, such as semiconductors or charge-transport layers, due to its electron-withdrawing nitro group.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dimethyl-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	4315-13-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-3,4-dimethylbenzoic acid; 3,4-Dimethyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3,4-dimethyl-2-nitro-; 2-Nitro-3,4-dimethyl-benzoic acid; 4315-13-3; NSC 403107; 3,4-Xylenol-2-nitrobenzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dimethyl-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. 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 available for every shipment upon request, providing full traceability and compliance documentation for your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound should be stored separately from strong bases, reducing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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