Chemical Name:Methyl 3-nitrobenzoate
CAS No.: 618-95-1
Molecular formula: C8H7NO4
Molecular weight: 181.15
Related Categories: Aromatic Esters; C8 to C9; Carbonyl Compounds; Esters; Synthesis
Nature
Melting point | 78-80 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point | 279 °C(lit.) |
Density | 1.4283 (rough estimate) |
Refractive index | 1.5468 (estimate) |
Flash point | 279°C |
form | Crystalline Powder |
colour | Beige |
Water solubility | insoluble |
BRN | 392449 |
stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
CAS database | 618-95-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Chemical properties
White needle crystals. The temperature of 78 ° C, the boiling point of 279 ° C. Slightly soluble in ethanol, ether, methanol, insoluble in water.
Use
Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis