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4-Methoxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS 89-41-8)

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Alternate Names:
3-Nitro-p-anisic acid
Application:
4-Methoxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid is a substituted nitrobenzoic acid reagent for proteomics and organic synthesis research
CAS Number:
89-41-8
Molecular Weight:
197.14
Molecular Formula:
C8H7NO5
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4-Methoxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid functions as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. It participates in reactions involving esterification, amidation, and other transformations to produce various organic compounds. The mechanism of action involves its ability to undergo nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions, where the nitro group is a strong electron-withdrawing group, making the ortho and para positions more susceptible to nucleophilic attack. 4-Methoxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid can also serve as a building block for the synthesis of agrochemicals and other fine chemicals. In the research and development setting, it is utilized for its role in the construction of complex organic molecules and the study of reaction mechanisms. Its presence in the synthesis of diverse chemical compounds makes it a useful for the exploration of new chemical entities and the development of novel materials.


4-Methoxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS 89-41-8) References

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  2. XAS studies on Cu(II) complexes with derivatives of phenoxyacetic and benzoic acids  |  Marcin T. Klepka a, Aleksandra Drzewiecka a, Anna Wolska a, Wieslawa Ferenc b. 2012. Chemical Physics Letters. 553: 59-63.

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4-Methoxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid, 25 g

sc-232818
25 g
$57.00