Description

2-Methoxy-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the production of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries requiring fine chemical synthesis, including pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and specialty chemical production, are the primary users of this material.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with nitroaromatic or benzoic acid ester motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specific azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Employed as a building block for creating novel organic electronic materials due to its aromatic and ester functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis & Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in developing new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	90923-08-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO5
Molecular Weight	225.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Methoxy-5-nitrobenzoate; 5-Nitro-2-methoxybenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2-methoxy-5-nitro-, ethyl ester; 2-Methoxy-5-nitro-benzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-nitro-o-anisate; o-Anisic acid, 5-nitro-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures reliability for your critical synthesis applications.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber packaging, or stored in darkness.

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.