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4-Nitrobenzoic acid | CAS 62-23-7

A para-substituted aromatic acid used in the preparation of para-aminobenzoic acid, with nitro-group conversion and carboxyl-group chemistry providing distinct routes for further synthesis.

CAS62-23-7
Molecular formulaC7H5NO4
Molecular weight167.12 g/mol

Product overview

The para relationship between the nitro and carboxyl groups defines the chemistry of 4-nitrobenzoic acid. Reduction of the nitro group leads to the corresponding amino acid, while the carboxyl group provides a separate site for derivative formation. This combination places the material in aromatic intermediate supply chains, including those associated with para-aminobenzoic acid. CAS 62-23-7 identifies the free acid; salts, esters and the other nitrobenzoic acid positional isomers require separate identification. Qualification should distinguish chemical assay from chromatographic purity. An acid-base result measures acidic content, whereas a suitable chromatographic method can help resolve related aromatic substances that may follow the target through downstream processing.

Chemical identity

Chemical name
4-Nitrobenzoic acid
CAS number
62-23-7
Molecular formula
C7H5NO4
Molecular weight
167.12 g/mol

Application context

4-Nitrobenzoic acid serves as a precursor to para-aminobenzoic acid, commonly abbreviated PABA. The transformation preserves the para-substituted benzene framework while changing the nitro functionality to an amino group. This connects the molecule to pharmaceutical intermediate chemistry and to the preparation of aminoaromatic derivatives used in dye synthesis. For route development, the useful feature is the combination of an accessible carboxyl group and a convertible nitrogen-containing substituent. Buyers supplying a PABA route should define the acceptable nitrobenzoic acid isomer profile and the impurity limits needed at the next stage.

Chemistry and synthetic role

The molecule carries COOH and NO2 directly on opposite positions of the benzene ring. It is an aromatic acid rather than a nitro-substituted ester or an amino acid.

Quality review

Resolve positional isomers

Confirm that the identity and chromatographic methods distinguish the 4-isomer from the 2- and 3-isomers.

Define the assay basis

Acid titration and GC purity answer different questions. Agree whether the result is on an as-received or corrected basis and whether derivatization is used.

Review water with acid content

Water can alter the effective charge of free acid. Include a water limit when stoichiometric consistency matters.

Preparing a specification

Specify CAS 62-23-7 as the free acid, the required assay method, limits for positional isomers and other aromatic impurities, and the water basis used for charging calculations.

Packaging and storage

Packaging, closure and net weight are agreed for the selected grade, order quantity and destination. Confirm storage and transport requirements against the actual supplier SDS.

Documentation

Request a batch COA, specification, identity data and SDS. Confirm the availability of the analytical methods and any application-specific impurity results with the proposed supplier.

Procurement questions

Is PABA the same material?

No. PABA contains an amino group where this product contains a nitro group.

Can a titration alone establish isomeric purity?

No. Other acidic components may contribute to the titration; use a suitable separation method for isomer control.

Should an ester grade use this CAS?

No. State the exact ester identity separately; this record concerns the free carboxylic acid.

Technical sources
  1. 4-Nitrobenzoic acid A14738Thermo Fisher Scientific
  2. A14738 specificationThermo Fisher Scientific
  3. 4-Nitrobenzoic acid N0156TCI