5-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid

SYNONYMS：

6-Nitro-m-toluic acid;   3-Methyl-6-nitrobenzoic acid;

2-Nitro-5-methylbenzoic acid

C₈H₇NO₄    181.15

CAS-No.: 3113-72-2

EINECS-NO.: 221-481-5

 QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS

 Description

Moist   solid; Light yellow crystal or powder

Visual

Purity   (Anhydrous basis), min

≥ 98.5%

HPLC - a/a

Melting Point (Dried substance)

134～137℃

Standard M.P. capillary method

Loss on drying (Approx.)

15%（water content）

Drying and weighing method

TRANSPORT   REGULATIONS

and STORAGE   CONDITIONS

Without   main danger (Common goods).

The substance is not   subject to IATA-DGR.

Keep containers tightly   closed when not in use.

Stored in the dry and ventilated place at   room temperature, keep away from incompatible substances.

Shelf Life: 60   Months.

USE

Used   as pharmaceutical intermediates, dye intermediates, pesticide intermediates   and organic synthesis intermediates.