Description
Methyl 2-amino-5-nitrobenzoate (CAS No. 3816-62-4) is a high-purity nitro-substituted benzoate ester with the molecular formula C8H8N2O4. This compound features both an amino (-NH2) and a nitro (-NO2) functional group on a benzoate ester scaffold, making it a versatile intermediate for organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Ideal for researchers and scientists, our product is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in synthetic applications. Available in various quantities, Methyl 2-amino-5-nitrobenzoate is supplied with comprehensive analytical data including 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and HPLC chromatograms to verify quality. Store in a cool, dry place away from light to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 3816-62-4
- Complexity: 238
- IUPAC Name: methyl 2-amino-5-nitro-benzoate
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8N2O4/c1-14-8(11)6-4-5(10(12)13)2-3-7(6)9/h2-4H,9H2,1H3
- InChI Key: VOQBLPBLKSXCDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 196.04840674
- Molecular Formula: C8H8N2O4
- Molecular Weight: 196.16
- SMILES: COC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])N
- Topological: 98.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 196.04840674
- Synonyms: methyl 2-amino-5-nitrobenzoate, 3816-62-4, Benzoic acid, 2-amino-5-nitro-, methyl ester, DTXSID50380485, DTXCID30331511, 818-527-7, voqblpblksxcdb-uhfffaoysa-n, MFCD00278157, 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester, SCHEMBL890895, methyl-2-amino-5-nitrobenzoate, methyl 2-amino-5-nitro-benzoate, ALBB-025574, SBB003588, AKOS003263240, CS-W005636, AC-28617, DS-13912, ST056074, SY102539, DB-069641, EN300-42629, Z54903836
Application
Methyl 2-amino-5-nitrobenzoate is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. Its nitro and amino functional groups make it suitable for further derivatization, such as reduction to diamino derivatives or cyclization reactions. Researchers utilize this compound in the development of heterocyclic compounds and as a building block for complex organic molecules. It is also employed in academic and industrial laboratories for studying nitro-aromatic chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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