2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid

Name: 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-012965

About 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid

Listed under CAS 1975-51-5, 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a process intermediate or related compound of Tolvaptan available from Vaqora Chemicals, specified at 99.43% purity. Its molecular formula is C8H7NO4 and its molecular weight is 181.15 g/mol. It is also known as 4-Nitro-2-methylbenzoic acid or 4-Nitro-o-toluic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Tolvaptan, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. This item is currently in stock for prompt dispatch.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Tolvaptan

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Tolvaptan.

Tolvaptan impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-012965
CAS Number	1975-51-5
IUPAC name	2-methyl-4-nitrobenzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₇NO₄
Molecular weight	181.15 g/mol
Exact mass	181.0375
Grade	Reference Standard
Purity / assay	99.43%
InChIKey	XXXOBNJIIZQSPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)[N+](=O)[O-])C(=O)O
PubChem CID	74790

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	83.1 Å²
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2-methylbenzoic Acid, 4-Nitro-o-toluic Acid, Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-4-nitro-, 2-Methyl-4-nitro-benzoic acid, 2-Methyl-4-nitrobenzoicacid, 2-Methyl-4-nitrobenzic acid, 2-Methyl-4-nitrobenzoic a, 2-methyl4-nitrobenzoic acid, 4-Nitro-2-methyl-benzoic acid, 2-methyl-4-nitrobenzoic acid (en), 2-Methyl-4-nitrobenzoic acid, 97%

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P272, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 1975-51-5

Extra Pure

2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid, extra pure >97%

CAS: 1975-51-5
Formula: C₈H₇NO₄
MW: 181.15 g/mol

VQ-045987

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid is 1975-51-5. It is also known as 4-Nitro-2-methylbenzoic Acid, 4-Nitro-o-toluic Acid, Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-4-nitro-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid?

2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid has the molecular formula C8H7NO4 and a molecular weight of 181.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methyl-4-nitrobenzoic acid.

What is 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid used for?

2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Tolvaptan. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid can I order?

We supply 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid in Reference Standard (99.43%) grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.