Description

2-Hydroxy-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid Phenyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound with a nitro-substituted phenolic structure, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and functional additive. Its unique molecular architecture provides valuable reactivity and properties for advanced chemical synthesis and material science applications. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with specific functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring nitro-aromatic or ester-linked phenolic moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structural features impart specific biological activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or functional additive in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings to modify properties like adhesion, UV stability, or cross-linking density.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research and development for constructing complex organic molecules, leveraging the reactivity of both the phenolic ester and nitro groups.
• Dye & Pigment Precursor: Serves as a starting material in the manufacture of nitroaromatic dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reference standard and reagent in academic and industrial research exploring nitro-phenolic chemistry and esterification processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Hydroxy-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid Phenyl Ester
CAS No.	55076-36-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉NO₅
Molecular Weight	259.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenyl 2-Hydroxy-6-nitrobenzoate; 6-Nitrosalicylic Acid Phenyl Ester; 2-Hydroxy-6-nitrobenzoic acid phenyl ester; Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-6-nitro-, phenyl ester; Phenyl 6-nitrosalicylate; 6-Nitro-2-hydroxybenzoic Acid Phenyl Ester; Salicylic acid, 6-nitro-, phenyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Hydroxy-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid Phenyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. Our products are guaranteed to meet high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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