para-Nitrobenzoic acid

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