3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid

Name: 3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039339

About 3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid

3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid (CAS 78238-14-9) is a metabolite or degradation product of Mesalazine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C7H5NO5 and its molecular weight is 183.12 g/mol. Alternative names: Benzoic acid, 3-hydroxy-5-nitro- and 5-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Mesalazine, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Mesalazine

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

Mesalazine impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-039339
CAS Number	78238-14-9
IUPAC name	3-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₅NO₅
Molecular weight	183.12 g/mol
Exact mass	183.0168
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ZVLLYIMPDTXFNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(C=C(C=C1[N+](=O)[O-])O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	820393

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 5
TPSA	103 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid is 78238-14-9. It is also known as Benzoic acid, 3-hydroxy-5-nitro-, 5-hydroxy-3-nitrobenzoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid?

3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid has the molecular formula C7H5NO5 and a molecular weight of 183.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic acid.

What is 3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid used for?

3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Mesalazine. 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 3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid can I order?

We supply 3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid in Reference Standard 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 3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Hydroxy-5-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 3-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Hydroxy-5-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.