Description

3,4-Dimethyl-5-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic carboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where its unique substitution pattern enables the construction of complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a nitro-substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for the production of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in coupling reactions, esterifications, and amide bond formations to create more complex chemical entities for research.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Material Research: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of advanced materials for electronic applications.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dimethyl-5-Nitro-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	74319-96-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3,4-dimethylbenzoic acid; 3,4-Dimethyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3,4-dimethyl-5-nitro-; 74319-96-3; 3,4-Dimethyl-5-nitro-benzoic acid; 5-Nitro-3,4-dimethyl-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dimethyl-5-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

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.