Description

Ethyl 3-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzoate is a specialized aromatic ester derivative, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its nitro and ester functional groups, which enable precise chemical transformations for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing substituted benzoate or aniline moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its nitroarene reactivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in nitration, esterification, and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	54064-39-0
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO4
Molecular Weight	209.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-m-toluic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-2-nitro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-nitro-3-methylbenzoate; 3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; NSC 406106; Ethyl 3-methyl-2-nitrobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications including assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable and reproducible performance in critical syntheses.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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