2-Amino-5-nitrobenzoic acid, CAS No. 616-79-5

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616-79-5

Catalog No. EBD51394

CAS 616-79-5

Name 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzoic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-amino-5-nitro-benzoicacid Benzoicacid,2-amino-5-nitro- 2-Amino-5-nitrobenzoicacid 5-Nitroanthranilicacid NSC16208 NSC63867 Anthranilicacid,5-nitro- 2-amino-5-nitrobenzoate

Molecular Formula: C7H6N2O4

Molecular Weight: 182.13

MDL Number: MFCD00017039

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines

Product Description:

2-Amino-5-nitrobenzoic acid is an organic compound featuring both an amino group and a nitro group on a benzoic acid scaffold. It serves as a versatile and important chemical building block in organic synthesis. Its primary and most significant application is as a key intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry. It is a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those belonging to the quinolone and fluoroquinolone classes of antibiotics, such as nalidixic acid and its derivatives. The molecule's structure allows for further functionalization to create complex heterocyclic systems essential for biological activity. Additionally, due to its bifunctional nature (containing both an amine and a carboxylic acid), it is used in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other fine chemicals. It is a common starting material in research laboratories for constructing more complex aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 270 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Boiling Point: 437.9 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 218.6 °C

Density: 1.568 g/cm3

Solubility: Insoluble

Analytical Data

Appearance: bright yellow powder