Compound Q&A
What is 2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS: 1975-52-6)?
Answer
2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H7NO3. It is a derivative of benzoic acid with a methyl group attached at the 2-position and a nitro group at the 5-position. It is used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industry for the synthesis of other compounds and as an intermediate.
About
CAS No
1975-52-6
English Name
2-Methyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H7NO4
Molecular Weight
181.15 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])C(=O)O
InChIKey
DJRFJAVPROZZFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-04 23:41
