Product Details

Product Name: 3-Nitrobenzoic Acid

Chemical Name: 3-Nitrobenzoic acid

CAS No.: 121-92-6

Molecular Formula: C₇H₅NO₄

Molecular Weight: 167.12

EINECS No.: 204-508-5

 

Product Characteristics

Appearance: White to light yellow monoclinic leaf-like crystals, with almond-like odor

Melting Point: 139 - 142℃

Boiling Point: 340.7℃（atmospheric pressure）

Flash Point: 190℃

Density: approx. 1.494 g/cm³

 

Key Application Areas

3-Nitrobenzoic Acid is an important Organic Synthesis Intermediate and fine chemical raw material， widely used in pharmaceuticals、dyes、 photosensitive materials, and organic analysis。

1. Pharmaceutical Industry (Key Application)

Adipiodone synthesis: Key intermediate for the synthesis of the X-ray contrast agent adipiodone

Acetrizoic acid synthesis: Used for manufacturing contrast agent drugs such as acetrizoic acid

New drug R&D: Used for synthesizing drug molecules with antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-tumor effects, as well as novel antiepileptic drugs

2. Organic Synthesis Intermediate

Dye Industry：Used as a production intermediate for functional pigments and various dyes

Photosensitive materials: Used for manufacturing photosensitive materials and photosensitive dyes

Fine chemicals: Used for producing chemical products such as 3-nitrobenzoyl chloride and 3-nitrotoluene

4. Industrial Additives

Used as copper homogenizing agent, foam plastic blowing agent, and additive for textiles, rubber, and plastics

 

Technical Specifications

Appearance: White to light yellow crystalline powder

Melting Point: 140 - 142℃

Moisture: ≤ 0.5%

Content：≥ 99.0% - 99.5%

 

Packaging & Storage

Industrial grade: 25kg/bag (plastic woven bag with inner plastic lining)

Store in a cool, ventilated, and dry place.