Description

Methyl 5-Nitro-2-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity organic ester derivative of benzoic acid, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in its well-defined aromatic nitro-ester structure, which provides a versatile platform for subsequent reduction, hydrolysis, or coupling reactions to build more complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for drug discovery and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing substituted aniline or benzamide moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its nitro group can be selectively modified.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for azo dyes and other complex colorants due to its reactive aromatic ring.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel reaction pathways and creating libraries of chemical compounds.
• Material Science Precursor: Can be utilized in the synthesis of organic ligands, monomers, or advanced polymeric materials with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Nitro-2-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	77324-87-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO4
Molecular Weight	195.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 5-nitro-2-methyl-, methyl ester; 2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-methyl-5-nitrobenzoate; 5-Nitro-o-toluic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-nitro-o-toluate; 77324-87-9; Methyl 5-nitro-2-methylbenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 5-Nitro-2-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous 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 comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

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.