Description

3-Cyano-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both electron-withdrawing cyano and nitro groups on a benzoic acid core, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors seeking to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its functional groups can be modified to alter bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers where its aromatic and polar groups influence electronic and physical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for the production of complex dyes and organic pigments.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and academic laboratories exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	98556-65-1
Molecular Formula	C8H4N2O4
Molecular Weight	192.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitroisophthalic Acid Mononitrile; 3-Carboxy-5-nitrobenzonitrile; 5-Nitro-1,3-benzenedicarboxylic Acid Mononitrile; Benzoic acid, 3-cyano-5-nitro-; 5-Nitroisophthalonitrile-3-carboxylic Acid; 3-Cyano-5-nitrobenzoic acid; 98556-65-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyano-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow 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%

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