Description

2,6-Dimethyl-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic nitro acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which allows for selective chemical transformations and the construction of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific steric and electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dimethyl-nitrobenzoic acid scaffold is required.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging the nitro and carboxylic acid functional groups.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent to introduce aromatic nitro-acid groups into polymer chains, altering material properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethyl-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	6307-70-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-2,6-dimethylbenzoic Acid; 2,6-Dimethyl-3-nitrobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,6-dimethyl-3-nitro-; 2,6-Dimethyl-m-nitrobenzoic Acid; 3-Nitro-2,6-dimethylbenzenecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethyl-3-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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