Compound Q&A
What is 3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS: 5437-38-7)?
Answer
3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid is a chemical compound with the formula C7H6NO3. It is a yellow to orange crystalline solid with a nitro group at position 2 and a methyl group at position 3 of the benzoic acid structure. It is used in various industrial and pharmaceutical applications due to its chemical reactivity.
About
CAS No
5437-38-7
English Name
3-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H7NO4
Molecular Weight
181.15 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)C(=O)O)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
DGDAVTPQCQXLGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-03 20:19