4-Nitrobenzoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-Nitrobenzoic acid used as an intermediate for bulk drugs especially in the manufacturing of folic acid and in the manufacturing of PABA, DABA & dye intermediate.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
4-Nitrobenzoic acid used as an intermediate for bulk drugs especially in the manufacturing of folic acid and in the manufacturing of PABA, DABA & dye intermediate.

Solubility
Very slightly soluble in cold water.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 62-23-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H5NO4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 167.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00007352
• InChI Key: OTLNPYWUJOZPPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-nitrobenzoic acid, p-nitrobenzoic acid, benzoic acid, 4-nitro, nitrodracylic acid, 4-nitrodracylic acid, 1-carboxy-4-nitrobenzene, benzoic acid, p-nitro, p-nitrobenzoicacid, p-nitrobenzenecarboxylic acid, kyselina p-nitrobenzoova
• PubChem CID: 6108
• ChEBI: CHEBI:262350
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)O)[N+](=O)[O-]

• Melting Point: 239°C to 241°C
• Density: 1.61
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 973593
• Merck Index: 14,6589
• Solubility Information: Very slightly soluble in cold water.
• Formula Weight: 167.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Nitrobenzoic acid

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

RUO – Research Use Only