Description

2,5-Dimethyl-4-Nitrobenzoicacid is a versatile nitroaromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its dual functional groups, which allow for selective chemical transformations, enabling the synthesis of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a nitro-substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants due to its nitro and carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in constructing novel heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals.
• Polymer Modifier: Can be used to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.
• Ligand and Complexation Agent: Potential use in creating chelating ligands for metal catalysis or extraction processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dimethyl-4-Nitrobenzoicacid
CAS No.	6954-70-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2,5-dimethylbenzoic acid; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,5-dimethyl-4-nitro-; 4-Nitro-2,5-dimethylbenzoicacid; 6954-70-7; NSC 406120; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-nitro-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dimethyl-4-Nitrobenzoicacid is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer various grades, including standard and high-purity, to meet diverse application needs. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

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	≤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.