Description

2-Cyano-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic building block characterized by its nitro and cyano functional groups, which make it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in enabling the construction of complex molecules for high-value applications, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced materials, and specialized fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitro and cyano groups impart specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for creating dyes, pigments, and advanced organic materials via further functional group transformations.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical reactions and synthesizing novel compounds for screening.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and other functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	774227-60-0
Molecular Formula	C8H4N2O4
Molecular Weight	192.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-cyanobenzoic Acid; 2-Carboxy-4-nitrobenzonitrile; Benzoic acid, 2-cyano-5-nitro-; 4-Nitro-2-cyanobenzoic Acid; 2-Cyano-5-nitro-benzoic acid; 5-Nitroisophthalonitrile-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Cyano-5-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS 774227-60-0)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthesis and research applications. 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	Off-white to yellow 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.