Description:4-Ethyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid is an aromatic compound characterized by the presence of a nitro group (-NO2) and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) attached to a benzene ring. The ethyl group (-C2H5) is located at the para position relative to the nitro group, while the carboxylic acid is positioned meta to the nitro group. This compound typically appears as a solid at room temperature and is soluble in organic solvents, with limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic ethyl group. The presence of both the nitro and carboxylic acid functional groups imparts acidic properties, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, including electrophilic substitution and esterification. 4-Ethyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid can be used in organic synthesis and may serve as an intermediate in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. Its chemical behavior and reactivity are influenced by the electron-withdrawing nature of the nitro group, which can affect the acidity and nucleophilicity of the compound.
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