Description

Description

Methyl 3-methyl-2-nitrobenzoate (CAS No. 5471-82-9) is a high-purity nitroaromatic ester with the molecular formula C₉H₉NO₄. This compound is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its well-defined structure, featuring a methyl ester group adjacent to a nitro substituent on a methylated benzene ring, makes it a versatile building block for nucleophilic substitution and reduction reactions. Available in >98% purity (GC), this product is rigorously tested for consistency and stability, ensuring optimal performance in research and industrial applications. Packaged under inert gas to prevent degradation, it is supplied in amber glass vials or bulk quantities with detailed technical data sheets.

Application

Methyl 3-methyl-2-nitrobenzoate serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in constructing heterocyclic frameworks. Its nitro group enables facile reduction to amines for further functionalization, while the ester moiety allows hydrolysis or transesterification. Researchers utilize this compound in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and as a substrate for studying electrophilic aromatic substitution kinetics. In material science, it contributes to the development of nitroaromatic-based polymers with tailored electronic properties.

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