Description

5-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organic building block characterized by its distinct sulfonyl and nitro functional groups. This compound is essential for advanced pharmaceutical research and fine chemical synthesis, where it serves as a critical precursor for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific sulfone and carboxylic acid motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that incorporate benzoic acid derivatives.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor for further chemical transformations, including reduction of the nitro group or derivatization of the carboxylic acid functionality.
• Material Science Applications: Potential use in the synthesis of advanced polymers or liquid crystals where the sulfone group contributes to thermal stability and polarity.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Can be utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes due to its modifiable functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	898547-72-3
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO6S
Molecular Weight	245.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-5-(methylsulfonyl)benzoic Acid; 5-Methanesulfonyl-2-nitrobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 5-(methylsulfonyl)-2-nitro-; 2-Nitro-5-methylsulfonylbenzoic Acid; 5-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-nitro-benzoic Acid; 898547-72-3; 5-Methylsulfonyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 5-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-Nitrobenzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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	< 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.