Description

2,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic nitro compound widely used as a key synthetic intermediate and analytical reagent. Its value lies in its reactive nitro and carboxylic acid functional groups, which enable precise chemical modifications and derivatizations. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the creation of azo dyes and other colored compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a derivatization agent for the analysis and detection of various compounds via chromatography.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for exploring new chemical reactions and pathways.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be used to introduce nitro-functional groups into polymer chains for specialty material applications.
• Energetic Materials Research: Studied as a component in the development of novel propellants and explosives due to its nitro groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	610-28-6
Molecular Formula	C7H4N2O6
Molecular Weight	212.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-DNBA; Benzoic acid, 2,5-dinitro-; 2,5-Dinitrobenzenecarboxylic acid; DNBA; 2,5-Dinitrobenzoic acid; 2,5-Dinitrobenzoesäure (German); Acide 2,5-dinitrobenzoïque (French)
EINECS	210-218-9

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures reliable performance and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	202°C - 207°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.