5-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid

CAS: 3113-72-2

Ref. 3D-FM70602

Product Information

• Name: 5-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 6-Nitro-m-toluic acid, 2-Nitro-5-Methylbenzoicacid, 2-Nitro-5-methylbenzoic acid, 3-Methyl-6-nitrobenzoic acid, 5-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoate, Benzoic acid, 5-methyl-2-nitro-, NSC 38067, m-Toluic acid, 6-nitro-
• CAS: 3113-72-2

Description

5-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid is a nitro compound that has been shown to have potent cytotoxicity in vivo. 5-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid inhibits the proliferation of cervical cancer cells in vitro, and induces apoptosis. The functional groups present on this molecule are nitro and methyl. The linear model used to describe the structure of 5-methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid is an electron withdrawing group, which is why it has such potent cytotoxic effects. It also shows optical properties such as vibrational spectroscopy, which can be used to identify this molecule

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 181.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₇NO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder