It is light yellow crystalline powder, soluble in ethanol, ether and chloroform; slightly soluble in water. It is mainly used as intermediate of medicines and dyes.
Molecular formula: C7H5NO3
Structural formula:

Appearance light yellow crystalline powder
Molecular weight: 151.12
CAS#: 552-89-6
B.P.: 153°C(3.1Kpa)
Flash point: >110°C
M.P. °C: 42-44
Assay % ≥99.0
Purity: ≥99.0%
Water content, % ≤0.3
2-Nitrobenzoic Acid, % ≤0.15
Packing: In cardboard drum lined with plastic bag, net weight 25kg.
Storage: Avoid moisture and light; no mixing with toxic substances.
Properties: volatile with water vapor; has benzaldehyde smell; soluble in ethanol, ether and chloroform; slightly soluble in water; will react violently with pyrrole
Use: It is an intermediate in organic synthesis; used in the manufacture of nitro-pyridines.
|