p-Nitrobenzoic Acid (CAS 62-23-7)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

p-NITROBENZOIC ACID

Cat. NoKC.1610039 CategoryAcids Molecular FormulaC7H5NO4 CAS62-23-7 Molecular Weight167.12 g/mol

Package 500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

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P-nitrobenzoic acid appears as odorless pale yellow crystals. (NTP, 1992)

Used as a reagent for alkaloids and thorium and in the production of pharmaceuticals and dyes; [HSDB] Used for organic synthesis; [Hawley]
Manufacturing intermediates. Also as a reagent for alkaloids and thorium.
Intermediate for 4-aminobenzoic acid.
Primarily in the manufacture of dyes.

Physical Description	P-nitrobenzoic acid appears as odorless pale yellow crystals. (NTP, 1992)
Color/Form	Monoclinic leaf from water crystallization
Melting Point	468 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	Sublimes (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	396 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	1.55 at 90 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	less than 1 mg/mL at 79 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	0.00000253 [mmHg]

IUPAC Name	4-nitrobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula	C7H5NO4
Molecular Weight	167.12 g/mol
CAS	62-23-7
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)O)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey	OTLNPYWUJOZPPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.1610039
Pack sizes	500GM

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