para-Nitrobenzoic acid
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Chemical name: 4-Nitrobenzoic acid;
Synonyms: para-Nitrobenzoic acid, p-Nitrobenzenecarboxylic acid, p-Carboxynitrobenzene, Nitrodracylic acid, PNBA, 1-Carboxy-4-Nirobenzene.
Empirical formula: NO2C6H4COOH
CAS No. 62-23-7
EINECS No. 200-526-2
H.S.Code: 2916.31.0000
Main applications:
- Intermediate in synthesis of biologically active substances and medicines (procaine hydrochloride, procainamide hydrochloride, novocaine, folic acid, benzocaine)
- Feedstock for dyes syntheses (reactive brilliant red M-8B, reactive red violet X-2R).
Other applications:
- Metal surface anti-rusting agent.
Quality Data:
| Appearance | White to yellow-white crystalline powder |
| Assay, %, min: | 99.5 |
| Melting point, °C, min: | 240 |
| Loss on drying, %, max: | 0.20 |
| Fe content, ppm, max: | 100 |
Guaranteed storage life: 12 months from the date of manufacturing in its original packing.
Packing: 25 kg net multi-wall paper bags with PE lining stacked on pallets (900 kgs net/pallet).
Transportation information: UN: not classified; RID/ADR: not regulated, DOT (USA): not regulated, IMO/IMDG: not regulated, ICAO/IATA: not restricted
Shipping name: para - Nitrobenzoic acid
Labelling:
- Xn Symbol
- R/S phrases: R22-36/37/38, S25-36/37/39
