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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid

99%

Synonym(s):

3-Nitro-o-toluic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H3(NO2)CO2H
CAS Number:
1975-50-4
Molecular Weight:
181.15
Beilstein:
2050096
EC Number:
217-826-4
MDL number:
MFCD00007160
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24848220
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

99%

form

solid

mp

182-184 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Cc1c(cccc1[N+]([O-])=O)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C8H7NO4/c1-5-6(8(10)11)3-2-4-7(5)9(12)13/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)

InChI key

YPQAFWHSMWWPLX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

2-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid was used as starting reagent in the synthesis of methyl 2-methyl-3-nitrobenzoate and 2,3-unsubstituted indoles.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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S42817V
02916EJ
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