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C8H7NO4
181.15 g/mol
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3-METHYL-2-NITROBENZOIC ACID

CAS5437-38-7EC226-610-9
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Chemical intermediate for organic synthesis

3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid is a chemical compound that appears as prisms or a white crystalline solid. It is primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

Chemical intermediate for organic synthesis

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

3-methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid

InChIKey

DGDAVTPQCQXLGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)C(=O)O)[N+](=O)[O-]

Synonyms (8)
  • 2-Nitro-3-methylbenzoic acid
  • 2-Nitro-m-toluic acid
  • 3-METHYL-2-NITROBENZOIC ACID
  • Fluralaner Impurity 49
  • m-Toluic acid, 2-nitro-