3-Nitrophenylacetic acid

CAS: 1877-73-2

Ref. 3D-FN12534

Product Information

• Name: 3-Nitrophenylacetic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Nitrophenylaceticacid (3NPAA) is a nitro compound that is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds. It can be synthesized by reacting phenylacetic acid with nitric acid, which is then oxidized to 3-nitrophenol with potassium permanganate. The product is then reacted with acetic anhydride to produce 3-nitrophenylacetic acid. This chemical has been shown to inhibit plant physiology and chlorophyll production by binding reversibly to the protein photosystem II in plants. 3-Nitrophenylaceticacid reacts with chloride ions to form a reversible covalent bond, which may be hydrolyzed by water or alkali.

Chemical properties

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