Description

4-Nitrobenzoic Acid 3-Methylbenzyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound with the CAS registry number 53218-08-9. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its specific aromatic nitro and ester functionalities. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical research and development teams for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized azo dyes and colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic and display materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A versatile reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrobenzoic Acid 3-Methylbenzyl Ester
CAS No.	53218-08-9
Molecular Formula	C15H13NO4
Molecular Weight	271.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylbenzyl 4-nitrobenzoate; 4-Nitrobenzoic Acid m-Methylbenzyl Ester; m-Methylbenzyl p-nitrobenzoate; p-Nitrobenzoic Acid 3-Methylbenzyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 4-nitro-, (3-methylphenyl)methyl ester; (3-Methylphenyl)methyl 4-nitrobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitrobenzoic Acid 3-Methylbenzyl Ester is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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