2-Nitrobenzoic acid

Agent Name
2-Nitrobenzoic acid
CAS Number
552-16-9
Formula
C7-H5-N-O4
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
2-Nitrobenzoic acid formula graphical representation
Synonyms
o-Carboxynitrobenzene; o-Nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-nitro-; Benzoic acid, o-nitro-; [ChemIDplus] ortho-Nitrobenzoic acid; Nitrobenzoicacid, o-; [NTP]
Category
Nitrobenzoic Acids
Description
Yellowish-white solid; [CAMEO] Off-white powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent for protection of amine groups and in organic synthesis; [NTP]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Benzoic acid" and "Nitrobenzene." See "3-Nitrobenzoic acid."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
7.14E-05 mm Hg

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