2-Nitroterephthalic acid

CAS: 610-29-7

Ref. 3D-FN33681

Product Information

• Name: 2-Nitroterephthalic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Nitro-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Nitroterephthalic acid is an inorganic acid that belongs to the nitro group. It is a white powder and has a melting point of 115°C. The crystal structure of 2-nitroterephthalic acid was determined using x-ray crystallography, and the thermal expansion coefficient was measured at different temperatures between 10° and 120°C. This compound has been used as a test sample to study the hydrogen bonding interactions between methyl ethyl groups on the molecule's surface with carboxylate groups in other molecules. Structural analysis of this compound also revealed that it contains a carboxylate group that can be converted into an ester for use in organic synthesis.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 211.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₅NO₆
• Color/Form: Powder