2-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid

CAS: 1975-50-4

Ref. 3D-FM37813

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzoate, 2-Methyl-3-nitro benzoic acid, 3-Nitro-2-Methyl Benzoic Acid, 3-Nitro-2-methylbenzoic acid, 3-Nitro-o-toluic acid, Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-3-nitro-, o-Toluic acid, 3-nitro-

Description

2-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid is a diketone that is used as a synthetic building block for the synthesis of fatty acid esters. This compound is also used to normalize butyric acid levels in blood, and has been shown to inhibit the formation of coumarin derivatives from nitrosalicylic acid. 2-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid is an organic molecule with a molecular weight of 128.17 g/mol, and has four functional groups: two methyl groups, one carboxyl group, and one phenyl group. The compound reacts with a solution containing nitrite ions in an acidic environment to form nitrous acid (HONO) and 2-methylene-3-nitrobenzaldehyde (2MNB). 2MNB is soluble in water and has a solubility data of 0.0012 g/100 mL at 25 degrees Celsius.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 181.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₇NO₄
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder