4-Nitrobenzoic Acid

• Appearance: Pale-yellow crystalline powder

• Assay (HPLC): ≥ 99.5% (High Purity Grade)

• Melting Point: 238°C – 241°C (Sharp melting range)

• Loss on Drying: ≤ 0.5% (Typical 0.09%)

• Residue on Ignition: ≤ 0.1% (Typical 0.03%)

• Color (Gardner): < 2.5

A versatile building block for organic synthesis:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Critical precursor for the synthesis of Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Procaine, and Benzocaine. Used to produce 4-Aminobenzoic acid (PABA) via reduction.

• Dyes & Pigments: Essential intermediate for the production of various azo dyes and colorants.

• Other Uses: Used in the manufacturing of sunscreens (UV absorbers) and as a corrosion inhibitor intermediate.

Packaging: 25kg Woven Bag or Kraft Paper Bag (Palletized for export).

Regulatory: REACH technical support available for European customers. COA & SDS provided with every shipment.