Description

6-Nitrosalicylic Acid is a versatile nitro-substituted derivative of salicylic acid, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and analytical reagent. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, combining a carboxylic acid group with a nitro substituent on an aromatic ring, enabling diverse chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and dye industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of more complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other colorants.
• Chemical Research & Development: Valuable reagent for organic synthesis, particularly in nitration and coupling reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be employed as a standard or reagent in various spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for metal ions, useful in catalyst design and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Nitrosalicylic Acid
CAS No.	601-99-0
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO5
Molecular Weight	183.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-6-nitrobenzoic Acid; 6-Nitro-2-hydroxybenzoic Acid; 6-Nitrosalicylsäure (German); Acide 6-Nitrosalicylique (French); Salicylic Acid, 6-Nitro-; 6-NSA; 6-Nitrosalicylate
EINECS	210-018-6

Quality Control

Our 6-Nitrosalicylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results for parameters including assay, related substances, and residual solvents, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications.

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 sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to yellow-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	228°C - 232°C
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.