Description

3-Methoxy-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a high-purity aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both methoxy and nitro substituents, makes it a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the nitro and methoxy groups contribute to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging the nitro group for chromophore development.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: A valuable building block for synthesizing advanced organic materials used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic semiconductors.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new chemical entities.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination complexes due to its carboxylic acid functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	78238-12-7
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO5
Molecular Weight	197.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3-methoxybenzoic Acid; 3-Methoxy-5-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-methoxy-5-nitro-; 3-Methoxy-5-nitro-benzoic acid; 78238-12-7; 5-Nitro-m-anisic acid; 3-Methoxy-5-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS 78238-12-7)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxy-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality for your critical processes.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.