Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-nitrobenzoate

• CAT Number: M155144
• CAS Number: 713-52-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H7NO5
• Molecular Weight: 197.146
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 3-hydroxy-4-nitrobenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7NO5/c1-14-8(11)5-2-3-6(9(12)13)7(10)4-5/h2-4,10H,1H3
• InChIKey: UEGCRFNWTGYVKX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC(=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])O

Methyl 3-hydroxy-4-nitrobenzoate is an organic compound featuring a benzoate structure with a hydroxyl group (-OH) at the third position and a nitro group (-NO₂) at the fourth position, along with a methyl ester group. Its chemical formula is C₈H₉N₁O₅. This compound is of interest in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry due to its potential biological activities, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The presence of multiple functional groups enhances its reactivity, making it useful in developing pharmaceuticals and other bioactive compounds.