Description

4-Benzoyl-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic carboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where its unique benzoyl and nitro-substituted benzoic acid structure enables the creation of complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Versatile reagent for constructing complex aromatic systems, dyes, and functional materials.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for synthesizing high-performance polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental compound for methodological studies and scale-up process development in chemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzoyl-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	41052-20-4
Molecular Formula	C14H9NO5
Molecular Weight	271.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-4-benzoylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-benzoyl-3-nitro-; 4-Benzoyl-3-nitro-benzoic acid; 2-Nitro-4-carboxybenzophenone; 4-Carboxy-2-nitrobenzophenone; NSC 403107; 4-(Benzoyl)-3-nitrobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Benzoyl-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications are provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.