m-Nitrobenzoic Acid

• CAT Number: R020253
• CAS Number: 121-92-6
• Molecular Formula: C7H5NO4
• Molecular Weight: 167.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Nitrobenzoic Acid; NSC 9801; m-Carboxynitrobenzene; m-Nitrobenzenecarboxylic Acid
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-nitrobenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5NO4/c9-7(10)5-2-1-3-6(4-5)8(11)12/h1-4H,(H,9,10)
• InChIKey: AFPHTEQTJZKQAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])C(=O)O

m-Nitrobenzoic Acid (CAT: R020253) is an aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a nitro group at the meta-position relative to the carboxyl group. This substitution pattern enhances its electronic and reactivity profile, making it a versatile intermediate in organic and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is widely used in the preparation of dyes, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, as well as in the synthesis of heterocycles and functionalized aromatic derivatives. In research, m-Nitrobenzoic Acid supports structure–activity studies and serves as a precursor for reduction and substitution reactions.