2-Methyl-4-nitrobenzoic Acid

• CAT Number: R045638
• CAS Number: 1975-51-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H7NO4
• Molecular Weight: 181.147
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4-Nitro-o-toluic Acid; 4-Nitro-2-methylbenzoic Acid; NSC 227948
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 2-Methyl-4-nitrobenzoic Acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7NO4/c1-5-4-6(9(12)13)2-3-7(5)8(10)11/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: XXXOBNJIIZQSPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])C(=O)O

2-Methyl-4-nitrobenzoic acid(CAT: R045638) is a nitroaromatic carboxylic acid featuring a methyl group at the ortho-position and a nitro group at the para-position relative to the carboxylic acid on the benzene ring. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. The nitro group provides an electrophilic site for further transformation via reduction or nucleophilic substitution, while the carboxylic acid can undergo coupling reactions or esterification. Its structural features support applications in medicinal chemistry, particularly in building blocks for anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents.