Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 4-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid (CAS: 16533-71-4)?
Answer
4-Methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid is widely used in the production of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and as a chemical intermediate. It also finds applications in research for the synthesis of various organic compounds and in the preparation of analytical reagents. Its use in the pharmaceutical industry is notable for preparing active pharmaceutical ingredients.
About
CAS No
16533-71-4
English Name
4-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C8H6N2O6
Molecular Weight
226.14 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])C(=O)O)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
LZWWZQXBKVZKIP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-30 08:42
